The master showman returns to Harrah’s Las Vegas PAGE 12
Kusa Nori PAGE 14
Andiamo Steakhouse
This D restaurant’s new prix fixe menu rules PAGE 16
The Magic of Jen
Kramer PAGE 18
New Kids on the Block PAGE 20
7 Days
Our publisher helps you plan the perfect week PAGE 8
Vegas2Go App PAGE 22
Cheers
How Sweet It Is!
Who doesn’t love a great dessert cocktail? And what better way to celebrate Valentine’s Day? PAGE 24
Friends With Benefits
Federico Flores PAGE 26
Nosh
Morimoto Las Vegas
This restaurant from the Iron Chef himself offers a delightful vegan and vegetarian dining experience PAGE 28
Showbiz Weekly Listings
Your guide to everything to do, from entertainment to daylife/ nightlife PAGE 49
Events & Headliners
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Looking for some great live music? Get your tickets now for New Kids on the Block, which returns to its hit residency at Park MGM (“Going Around Again, p. 20). If harder rock is more your thing, you can’t go wrong with Joan Jett & the Blackhearts, performing at House of Blues at Mandalay Bay (“Rebel Spirit,” p. 32).
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What to do in Las Vegas this week
Katie Dixon, Publisher
Sunday 8
Westgate Las Vegas
This property hosts a free viewing party at the International Theater, featuring stadium food and drink specials. For anyone looking to place bets, make sure to stop by the SuperBook for the Big Game Prop Contest. westgatelasvegas.com
Monday 9
Infinity Museum
Walk through seven rooms featuring the world’s largest kaleidoscope, mesmerizing mirror installations and interactive spaces that seem to stretch into infinity. 3568 Maryland Pkwy., Ste. 177. infinitymuseum.com
Tuesday 10
Din Tai Fung
This internationally loved dumpling and noodle restaurant specializes in the classic xiao long bao soup dumplings. Make sure you indulge in the chocolate and mochi xiao long bao for dessert. Aria, aria.mgmresorts.com
Wednesday 11
Grand Canal Shoppes
If you’re looking to do a little retail therapy, this Veniceinspired shopping destination is home to over 160 stores, plus an array of restaurants, bars and even gondola rides. The Venetian Resort, venetianlasvegas.com
Thursday 12
Def Leppard
The rock legends bring their massive hits to The Colosseum all month long. Expect classics like “Pour Some Sugar on Me” and “Photograph,” with the incredible production value The Colosseum is known for. Caesars Palace, caesars.com
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Friday 13
Legacy Club
Calling all ladies! Celebrate with your besties at this rooftop hot spot’s Galentine’s Day party with drink specials, a photo booth and an all-female DJ lineup. Circa Resort & Casino, circalasvegas.com
Saturday 14
Hofbräuhaus Las Vegas
This beer hall offers a special menu perfect for celebrating with your sweetheart. Splurge on the Valentine’s Tower, and don’t skip the Nutella crepes for dessert.
4510 Paradise Road, hofbrauhauslasvegas.com
Grand Canal Shoppes courtesy of Grand Canal Shoppes
Westgate SuperBook courtesy photo, Def Leppard photo by Ross Halfin
Photo by Christopher DeVargas
A Life in Full
Entertainer wows audiences with a trip through his six-plus decades in show business
Las Vegas owes a tremendous debt to Donny Osmond. He’s been part of this city’s entertainment fabric for more than 15 years, both with his equally famous sibling Marie at Flamingo and now with his solo residency (which Osmond just added new dates for, effectively extending it until the end of the year). He packs the house every single night, and it’s not unusual to scan a typical crowd and see all age groups represented. That’s because Osmond’s career spans generations, from his early days with The Osmonds and his TV show with Marie to the later years on Broadway and the not-so-long-ago stint on The Masked Singer
Osmond brings more than 60 years in show business to life in his production, both through music and dancing to audience interaction and state-of-the-art technology. It’s more than a little mind-blowing to see Osmond converse with the young version of himself that set the world on fire with hits like “Puppy Love.” But that’s just the beginning of the fun Osmond has in store.
Yes, you will hear “Puppy Love” for sure. (I’m pretty sure a riot would ensue if that wasn’t part of the proceedings.) But you’ll also hear “Soldier of Love” and a number complete with costumes and choreography. Speaking of which, Osmond proves to be a dancer of many talents. You’ll quick realize why he won his season of Dancing With the Stars as he displays moves that would be impressive for a dancer half his age.
And he raps! Yes, you read that correctly. His “auto-rap-ography,” a nearly 10-minute number in which he blazingly rips through his entire history, is simply mesmerizing.
And to ensure every show is different, Osmond displays his 60plus albums on a big screen and has the audience pick a song for him to perform. Trust us: This is not scripted. Don’t be surprised if he doesn’t remember all the lyrics! The spontaneity of this segment is nostalgic, hilarious and exhilarating all at the same time.
Osmond has absolutely lived a life in full, and sharing it with Las Vegas audiences continues to be a special gift. –Ken Miller
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Flavor Exploration
This Strip Asian restaurant has all your favorites, plus a few genuine suprises and a fantastic happy hour special
Japanese restaurants really shine in Las Vegas, both on the Strip and throughout the valley. And if you’re looking for one of the best, head to Kusa Nori, where you’ll find everything from specialty rolls, sashimi and nigiri, robata meats and seafood—plus a few added surprises. Start your night off with wagyu beef crispy potato, Jidori chicken karaage or vegetable tempura, all ideal for sharing. Then work your way to a delicious cucumber salad, packed with hearts of palm, heirloom tomatoes, charred avocado, avocado oil, amazu dressing and sesame seeds. This might also be a good time to add on some scallop crudo or shigoku oysters (and these are just for you this time!).
Now onto the sashimi and nigiri! You have your choice of all the classics, from tuna and sweet shrimp to sea urchin and freshwater eel, but if you’re looking for something next-level, put your fate in the hands of the chef with the Kusa sushi or sashimi moriawase; for both, you’ll get 10 selections depending on the chef’s inspiration.
There are standard rolls like shrimp tempura, spicy tuna and eel cucumber, but definitely consider trying the signature rolls here,
especially the Umi Riku roll (made with Black Hawk wagyu tataki, lobster tempura, asparagus, kaiware, cucumber, umami oroshi and hana wasabi) and the 3000 LVBLVD roll (made with yuzu Kewpie snow crab, togarashi tataki salmon, asparagus, yuzu tobiko, micro wasabi and kizami yuzu).
For a real treat, select three, five or seven selections from the robata platter menu, from kurobuta pork belly and Jidori chicken to eggplant and asparagus. The smoky flavors imparted by grilling over hot charcoal will have your eyes rolling up with delight.
For a real treat, try Kusa Nori’s happy hour, available in the bar and lounge from 4-10 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and from 4-5:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Enjoy cocktails like the Honeydew List, made with Tito’s vodka, Khee soju 38, cantaloupe syrup, honeydew and lemon, or the Jack & Stone Collins, made with Jack Daniel’s rye, apricot liqueur, orange, lemon and soda water, while noshing on bites like blue fin tuna tartare or ikari salmon handrolls. –Ken Miller
Sample It All!
Downtown steakhouse has added a prix fixe menu option
One of the premier downtown Las Vegas dining destinations has added a wonderful way to sample the wide variety of its menu. Andiamo Steakhouse now offers a $75 prix fixe menu.
Featuring curated courses crafted with seasonal ingredients and classic Italian inspiration, this will surely have customers coming back for more with its terrific price point and variety.
You start with your choice of Caesar salad (a true classic, piled high with anchovies, egg, garlic, lemon, olive oil and Parmigiano-Reggiano), calamari fritti
(served with flash-fried banana peppers and ammoglio), or banana peppers and homemade sausage (served with a rosemary demi glace and potato crisps).
Next, choose three absolute home runs as your entrée: Steak Diane (two 3-ounce filet medallions accompanied by wild mushrooms in a brandy cream sauce, truffle whipped potatoes and grilled asparagus), a 6-ounce grilled salmon (with herb-roasted farro and pistachio pesto), or chicken picatta (two 3-ounce chicken medallions in a lemon caper white butter sauce and served over capellini).
Then there’s your choice of dessert: tiramisu (made with espresso- and Kahlua-dipped lady fingers, mascarpone crème and dark chocolate shavings) or cheesecake (topped with a selection of fresh berries).
And, of course, you can also choose the main menu itself, full of absolute stunners like a lobster pot pie, cauliflower steak, pan-seared sea scallops and salmon alla grillia. No wrong choices here. –Ken Miller
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A Month to Remember
Popular magician celebrates 1,000 shows—and a wedding—at her host property this month
This is a huge month for Jen Kramer. In addition to celebrating the 1,000th performance of her show, The Magic of Jen Kramer, she’s getting married! And just like her show, the nuptials will be held at Westgate Las Vegas! Expect the property to celebrate the event on many levels.
Kramer has been a longtime favorite for her family-friendly show and engaging personality. She keeps everything fun, from her interaction with audiences to her public persona. And the saying is really true: Time flies when you’re having fun. It feels like only yesterday she visited Las Vegas for the first time. And her upcoming 1,000th performance arrived as quickly as her 10th anniversary.
“How could I have let a decade go by without throwing a party or something? I don’t know!” she told Las Vegas Magazine. “Missed opportunity there … It’s going to be 10 years from now in no time.”
Kramer was preoccupied with being in the moment at her 5 p.m. Westgate Cabaret shows, where her mix of magic and mentalism constantly creates new fans who line up after shows during meet-andgreets to share their enthusiasm about her signature quick-change trick illusion early in the performance and her new climactic trick.
The latter is the latest creation made possible by maintaining a fertile imagination. “That flow state is so real,” she says. “Sometimes when you’re exploring a different realm of magic like with the new finale that we’re doing in the show—it’s more grand illusion style— your brain starts thinking, ‘How can I apply this idea or that idea?’”
Not that Kramer is going to retire her oeuvre of card tricks, but an evolution into grand illusions would be a natural next step. She’s a veteran of the Strip’s magic scene now. The tricks she brought to Westgate Cabaret are increasingly enhanced by the possibilities she’s able to visualize based on the venue’s dimensions and capabilities.
It’s also the next step in Kramer’s goal of creating human connection through magic. “It’s all about making people feel like they’re 5 years old again, looking through that lens of wonder,” she says. –Las Vegas Magazine Staff
Westgate Las Vegas, 5+. westgateresorts.com
Going Around Again
Group
bring new songs and classic hits to Vegas residency
Whether you were Gen X or millennial, a familiarity with New Kids on the Block is practically a given, with fans following the boy band from its creation in 1984 to the band’s dissolution in 1994, 10 years of wild popularity and hit songs like “Please Don’t Go Girl,” “I’ll Be Loving You Forever,” “Step By Step” and “Tonight.”
And those same fans were aboard as Jonathan Knight, Jordan Knight, Joey McIntyre, Danny Wood and Donnie
Wahlberg reunited in 2008, with a No. 1 Billboard Top Pop Albums release of The Block, signifying the power of the group and the nostalgic yearning of its fans. In 2011-’12, a huge tour combining NKOTB and Backstreet Boys became a massive commercial success, with the NKOTBSB Tour lasting more than a year.
Since then, in addition to solo careers, New Kids on the Block has continued pushing with tours and collaborations,
a concert stint in Vegas in 2014, music videos, an eighth studio album, Still Kids, and its first residency in Las Vegas, New Kids on The Block: The Right Stuff, at Dolby Live at Park MGM in 2025. That residency was so popular that it was extended to 2026 for the shows fans are raving about now. Get your tickets and be one of them! –Nina King
Park MGM. ticketmaster.com
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The Strip Is Yours
Feel like a true insider with this new app
Navigating the Strip and surrounding areas can be overwhelming. Luckily, the Vegas2Go app, available in the Apple App Store and the Google Play Store, puts an extensive guide to the city right in the palm of your hand.
Simply set up your account and unlock a vast knowledge of the city, including special deals that you may otherwise miss out on. The app is locational, so once you’ve indicated the resort you’re staying at, toggle to the “selected” tab to see all the dining,
shopping, shows and lounges in the property. Then switch to the “nearby” setting to see all the options that are within a walking distance of your temporary digs.
If you have something specific in mind, perhaps a steakhouse dinner or family-friendly fun, use the search function. Use the red drop-down menu to search everywhere (which will populate results from all over the valley), nearby or in your selected property to find what you’re looking
for. And if it’s a one-off show you seek, check the “events” tab for an up-todate calendar of all the acts rolling through town during your stay.
Oh, and those exclusive offers we mentioned? They’re visible on each listing they apply to, so there’s no need to scour the web for ways to save on your Vegas vacay. Find an offer you’d like to use, select the “save” option and access it when you’re ready under the “saved offers” tab in the “more” menu. Enjoy! –Em Jurbala
Sweet Surrender
Enjoy dessertlike cocktails for Valentine’s Day
Sip sweetly with your sweetheart this Valentine’s Day! To celebrate, skip the typical, traditional cocktails and indulge in some decadent, over-thetop, dessert-like cocktails. We get you started with a few of our favorite concoctions, all with a chocolatey twist, that will not only give you a buzz from the alcohol but all the sugar, too!
Right outside the behemoth ode to chocolate and candy that is Hershey’s Chocolate World at New York-New York sits The Chocolate Bar. This petite bar serves up big flavors in the form of chocolatey martinis that use various brands of Hershey’s chocolates. One of our faves is the Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup Martini made with Skrewball peanut butter whiskey, Marie Brizard liqueur, half and half, chocolate and peanut butter sauces, all with a sugar rim and garnished with Reese’s peanut butter cups. Other martinis include recipes that use Hershey’s Kisses and Peppermint Patties; for nonchocolate sips try the Jolly-Tini, made with vodka infused with Jolly Rancher candies. The Chocolate Bar also offers an assortment of specialty martinis that include traditional recipes like the Lemon Drop and originals like Mango Coconut and Strawberry Lemonade.
One of the largest, over-the-top cocktails on our list, nay, in the city, can be found at the Candy Martini Bar. This kinda-hidden gem of a bar can be found at The Linq Promenade on the second
floor of the I Love Sugar candy store. Sit at the bar-in-the-round or take a seat at one of the tables that overlooks the promenade through giant windows and check out the insane menu of giant candy martinis (which all come with fog!). The assortment is outrageous,
and all are stuffed to the brim (literally!) with all types of candy. But death by chocolate in the most-exciting way possible comes from the Sinful City. This behemoth is made with chocolate vodka, crème de cacao liqueur, butterscotch schnapps, almond milk
Sinful City
and chocolate syrup; it’s rimmed with vanilla frosting and crushed Oreos and topped with milk chocolate pretzels, yogurt graham crackers, milk chocolate malt balls and fog. Other giant candy martinis overflow with gummy bears, sour worms, cotton candy, mini chocolate candies, gummy sharks and more. The menu also features candy coffee cocktails (with a chocolate aspect) and a flight of mega sugar shots.
If a thick and creamy dessert cocktail is more your taste, then don’t pass up Black Tap Craft Burgers & Beer at The Grand Canal Shoppes at The Venetian. While the bar and restaurant offers a menu of specialty cocktails, we say turn to the CrazyShake milkshake portion of the menu for the ultimate indulgence. The list of over-the-top
Looking for more dessert-inspired cocktails? Check out these bars and lounges for some great sweet treat cocktails!
CrazyShakes is nonalcoholic, but the best part is you can ask your server to add whatever spirit you’d like, making the all-ages dessert an adult-friendly treat. We suggest adding some whiskey to the Sweet ’N Salty CrazyShake, a peanut butter shake made with a chocolate and peanut butter-frosted rim with M&M’s and topped with peanut butter cups, a Sugar Daddy, pretzel rods, chocolate-covered pretzels, whipped cream and a caramel and chocolate drizzle. Other CrazyShake recipes are so irresistible you might not be able to order just one, so bring more couples or your friends along to order as many as possible. How can one not be tempted by Oreo, strawberry, cake batter, chocolate and caramel shakes topped with all manner of sugary goodness like Fruity Pebbles, sprinkles, chocolate brownies, cookies, Cinnamon Toast Crunch cereal, rock candy, whipped cream and even a slice of Funfetti cake … and then you add some vodka, rum or whiskey?! Yes! OK, so do we have you out of your seat and getting ready to leave your room yet? Go out and celebrate and indulge this Valentine’s Day—it’s Vegas, after all. –Kiko Miyasato
Black Tap Craft Burgers & Beer photo by Aleksander Michaud Hershey’s Chocolate World and I Love Sugar photos by Christopher DeVargas
Sweet ’N Salty CrazyShake
Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup Martini
Gatsby’s at Resorts World Las Vegas Easy’s Cocktail Lounge at Aria Caspian’s Rock & Roe at Caesars Palace
Eight Lounge at Resorts World
Juliet Cocktail Room at The Venetian Sugar Factory at 3717 Las Vegas Blvd. S.
Friends With Benefits
Federico Flores
The Omega Mart world inspires guest service associate
San Francisco native Federico Flores has worked for Disneyland, Universal Studios, Cirque du Soleil and various Las Vegas attractions like SlotZilla and FLY LINQ Zipline, in roles that include dancing, acting, management and creative.
But what has been his favorite role? “This, this is my favorite job out of all the jobs I’ve had.” Wow! Flores is the guest service associate at Omega Mart at AREA15.
“It’s about the connection; when you are connecting one on one with people it’s much more powerful,” he said.
He joined Meow Wolf, the artist collective that built Omega Mart, almost four years ago, and his job is to “connect the guest to the Meow Wolf experience, the artists and the deep narrative that is going on at (Omega Mart),” Flores said. “I elevate the experience.” He’s elevated it so much that he has also become the game master, a position that went viral a few years ago. “I deepen the narrative and deepen the connection to the artists, the art and this experience as a whole.”
Working at Omega Mart, it’s about the art, the creativity, the experience—that’s
• Merchandise •
While Omega Mart is a grocery store with portals and passages to otherworldly dimensions, it’s also a showcase for hundreds of artists. Some of their pieces can be found in the grocery store portion, where you can browse aisles and aisles of fun, branded merch like an Omega Mart mug and the avocado coin purse. –KM
what feeds Flores’ own creative soul, he explained.
“A big part of the Meow Wolf philosophy is inspiring creativity and venturing out into the world to inspire other people, and I’ve taken that to heart,” he said. “So when people come in and I see that spark or interest, I take that and move them through the experience that allows them to foster their creativity. So, hopefully, by the time they leave here they’ve seen some amazing art and some crazy narratives and they think, ‘How can I be creative?’” –Kiko Miyasato
Benefit Search Omega Mart and find Flores, the game master, to participate in secret challenges and tasks to earn little prizes.
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Morimoto Las Vegas serves up memorable meals without sacrificing flavor
By Kiko Miyasato
Chef Masaharu Morimoto is famous for his cooking skills when it comes to meat and fish, and the Iron Chef has created a divine Japanese dining destination to show off said skills. But Morimoto Las Vegas at MGM Grand stays at the forefront of food trends by offering vegetarian and vegan alternatives, too, without sacrificing the flavors, creativity and presentations it’s so known for.
Within the newly redesigned space, reminiscent of Japan’s popular night markets,
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guests can dig into a plethora of sea and land delights from steaks, sashimi and specialty rolls to hot and cold appetizers
and teppanyaki. But this story focuses on Morimoto’s veggie delights, a dining experience worth partaking in whether you are a
carnivore, pescatarian, vegetarian or vegan.
Start with a cocktail— the Emerald Dragon is both tasty and perfect for
Ishi yaki tofu bop
Sushi veg box
Caramel apples
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a photo op. It comes out smoking, thanks to dry ice, and poured tableside. The balanced ingredients of peach soju, Midori, yuzu juice, lime juice and yuzu white peach soda is both refreshing and slightly sweet. Another popular specialty cocktail is the Hibis-Kiss, made with Flecha Azul reposado (actor
Mark Wahlberg’s tequila brand), yuzu juice, hibiscus and orange liqueur.
Presentation is one thing Morimoto Las Vegas comes in clutch with, and it starts
with miso tofu tartare. It’s a playful appetizer as you use the little paddle to scoop up the tofu and use the three accompaniments—nori paste, rice cracker balls and Morimoto guacamole—to get various flavors and textures. Finish it off with two types of yamamomo, Japanese mountain peaches (so sweet and delicious) that serve as a palate cleanser for the next dish.
The impressive presentation continues with a sushi veg bento box; this one comes dressed up with a quad of delights. The one bites include a bundle of cooked asparagus, spinach in peanut sauce, a roll with Japanese carrot and a myoga roll, a type of Japanese ginger.
The main attraction, and a definite must-order, is the ishi yaki tofu bop, a signature dish. The ishi yaki yellowtail bop is a dish that won chef Morimoto the title of Iron Chef, recreated here for vegetarians with tofu. (You can order the
dish with pork belly or wagyu as well.) Ishi yaki is a traditional Japanese cooking method of using hot stones to cook the food.
At Morimoto Las Vegas, the traditional hot stones come in the form of a serving bowl heated to 450 degrees and packed with rice, tofu, pickles, carrots, daikon and pickled mustard greens.
The server will mix the dish tableside starting with a dressing of sweet sesame soy. As the ingredients marry, the dish continues to cook inside the heated bowl, giving the flavor more depth. Here’s a helpful tip: We suggest letting the dish sit for a few more minutes before digging in as the heat will crisp up the rice at the bottom, making for a slightly crunchy bite.
End the meal with a refreshing dessert, the caramel apples served alongside a waffle ice cream sandwich, caramel and gold leaf garnish—a perfect end to a vegetarian journey so worth exploring.
Miso tofu tartare
Celebrate Valentine’s Day with plenty of awesome options in Las
Vegas
It’s time to get loved up! It’s Valentine’s Day, and Vegas celebrates on the special day, and even all week, with offers for you and your boo. Get to making some plans so you can impress the love of your life … or your love for right now, or the love of your friends (don’t forget the popular Galentine’s Day!).
CASPIAN’S ROCK & ROE at Caesars Palace hosts two themed karaoke nights, the first on Feb. 11, the Galentine’s Day version of its weekly Caviar Karaoke event. Women are invited to take center stage to belt out rock ’n’ roll anthems or heartbreak love songs, backed by live band The Milk Men. On Feb. 14, Love Bites Karaoke welcomes lovers, friends and anti-romance peeps to all celebrate together and rock out with singer
By KIKO MIYASATO
Michael Richter as he hosts a night of rock ’n’ roll and
More Galentine’s Day fun happens at EASY’S COCKTAIL at Aria.
At 9 p.m. on Feb. 12, gather the girls for a special edition of Diva’s Night and
listen to pop singer Megan Williams sing songs by Britney Spears, Spice Girls, Mariah Carey and more while sipping on holidaythemed cocktails.
At Resorts World Las Vegas, get some R&R with your loved one
when you book the couple’s package at AWANA SPA & WELLNESS, available Feb. 13-15. Priced at $750 per couple, the indulgence includes side-by-side massages, Knesko rose gold eye masks and a complimentary champagne toast. Take advantage of the spa’s many top-notch
Legacy Club
photo by Anthony Mair, Swingers Las Vegas photo by Dot Dash Media Ethel M Chocolates Factory and Awana Spa courtesy photos
Legacy Club
amenities after your treatment. And GATSBY’S COCKTAIL LOUNGE celebrates Feb. 14 with its Let’s Be Friends Party hosted by DJ Tim Tones who will soundtrack the night along with some of his best DJ buds taking over with their own sets. If you’re on the lookout for a new love for the night or to celebrate with your friends, this might just be the spot to hang.
Downtown there are a few spots to hit up on the big day, starting with LEGACY CLUB at Circa Resort & Casino. The rooftop lounge is the perfect spot for romance with unbeatable city views along with champagne specials, chocolatecovered strawberries and a band. You can also inquire about proposal packages. And, at VICTORY BURGER & WINGS, you can snag heart-shaped burgers and the Red Velvet Cake Shake. Over at The D, if you and you order two Coneys, fries and a drink from AMERICAN CONEY ISLAND, you’ll receive a voucher for a free Red Velvet Cake Shake.
For specially themed cocktails, head to SWINGERS LAS VEGAS at Mandalay Bay and sip on a trio of treats (available all February long). The crazy mini golf experience offers the Strawberry Kiss with Tanqueray, Bourbon Blush with Jim Beam and Love at First Spice, a mocktail. The hot spot, with restaurant, lounge, DJs, carnival and more, offers a grip of packages for Valentine’s Day, so make sure to inquire.
Take the date offStrip for a unique experience at locals favorite ETHEL M CHOCOLATES
FACTORY & CACTUS
GARDEN. The chocolate-
making factory (where you can tour the assembly line and shop sugary goodness at the retail shop) also has a 3-acre cactus garden, which transforms into the 12th Annual Lights of Love display. Guests can immerse themselves in more than half a million red,
purple and pink twinkling lights, stop for photo ops in front of themed displays and take a romantic stroll through the winding pathways. The event runs through Feb. 16, from 5-10 p.m., and the entry fee is only $3.
Ethel M Chocolates Factory & Cactus Garden
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Joan Jett & the Blackhearts return to the Strip
By Genevie Durano
When Joan Jett & the Blackhearts arrive at House of Blues Las Vegas this week, the city will be welcoming one of rock’s most enduring forces. The series of shows marks the band’s return to the Mandalay Bay venue following a successful June 2025 run.
Jett grew up during a time when rock ’n’ roll was largely off-limits to girls and women, a reality she rejected almost immediately. As a teenager, she didn’t wait for permission to play loud, aggressive music. Instead, she helped redefine who was allowed to make it. That defiance has fueled a career
spanning more than four decades, eight platinum and gold albums, nine Top 40 singles, and induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
What makes Jett’s longevity remarkable is the intensity she maintains with her audience. “To me, it’s really about connection: musician eyeballs to audience eyeballs,” Jett has said. “You connect. You see each other… There’s
understanding.” That philosophy remains the backbone of Joan Jett & the Blackhearts’ live shows, which are high-voltage and intensely personal.
Few artists can open a set with a song that begins with “I don’t give a damn ’bout my reputation” and have it land as both a throwback and a present-day mission statement. “Bad Reputation” still resonates because its sentiment hasn’t aged out, especially in an indus-
try that once rejected Jett outright. After forming the Blackhearts in 1979, she and longtime producer and creative partner Kenny Laguna were turned down by 23 labels before launching Blackheart Records from the trunk of Laguna’s Cadillac. Forty years later, Blackheart has grown into a thriving entertainment company producing mu-
sic, film and television while continuing to champion emerging artists.
As a producer, she helped preserve punk history, overseeing albums by Bikini Kill and producing the Germs’ landmark GI. “We’ve become so conditioned to measuring our music’s impact in dollar signs,” Jett has said, “that we can forget what it’s really about:
emotion, expression, giving a voice to those that aren’t satisfied fitting into whatever box they were given.”
That mindset continues to shape her recent work. Changeup (2022), the
band’s first acoustic album, stripped familiar songs to their emotional core, while 2023’s Mindsets EP offered new material forged by reflection and resilience.
8:30 p.m. Feb. 13-14, 18 and 20-21, starting at $76.50 plus tax and fee. ticketmaster.com
Onstage, the Blackhearts still deliver the hits with ferocity. “I Love Rock ’n’ Roll” ignites the room the moment Jett sings, “I saw him dancing there by the record machine,” while “I Hate Myself for Loving You” offers a sonic catharsis with its instantly recognizable opening. The group continues to tour worldwide, sharing stages with fellow rock icons including The Who, Green Day, Heart, Foo Fighters and Alanis Morissette. The band’s sto -
ry was captured in Bad Reputation, the acclaimed documentary that premiered at the 2018 Sundance Film Festival.
When Joan Jett & the Blackhearts take the House of Blues stage this month, audiences can expect more than a greatest-hits set. They’ll witness an artist who still believes rock ’n’ roll is about honesty and connection, and who has spent a career proving that rebellion is a lifelong practice.
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Dominique Ansel offers French-inspired goodness at two Strip locations
By Genevie Durano
Dominique Ansel’s Las Vegas bakery at Caesars Palace has been a must-stop for pastry lovers since it opened in October 2022, and that’s especially true during this week of love and Valentine’s Day. You step inside, glance at the pastry case and immediately understand that restraint is not expected here.
The Cronut still reigns supreme, of course. The croissant-doughnut hybrid that put Ansel on the map rotates through a new flavor each month exclusive to Las Vegas. Alongside it sits the DKA (Ansel’s take on the kouign amann and the one that wins my heart every time), with caramelized edges that crackle on contact and buttery layers that practically sigh as you bite into them.
Viennoiserie is where Ansel’s French pedigree truly flexes. Croissants are deeply golden. Mini madeleines are an unparalleled bite of pleasure. Even the gluten-free liège waffle, studded with caramelized pearl sugar, is an airy delight. And now, it’s the right time to indulge in red-hued and holiday-themed treats.
If Caesars Palace is Ansel’s jewel box of pastry perfection, then
Dominique Ansel Marché at Paris Las Vegas is something broader and deliberately more communal. Inspired by the sidewalk markets of France, Marché, which opened in 2024, marks an entirely new concept for the James Beard Award-winning pastry chef. The space channels the feeling of an open-air Parisian mar-
ket, with greenery, café-style seating and the hum of activity that makes you want to linger. It’s not just somewhere you pop into between shows; it’s a spot you could reasonably plan
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a meal or a Valentine’s Day meetup with some friends for a leisurely coffee klatch with holiday treats.
The sweet side remains undeniably Dominique. Croissants and viennoiserie are baked fresh each morning as they are at Caesars, sea-
sonal fruit tarts and holiday specials highlight what’s at its best right now, and made-to-order crêpes—both sweet and savory—anchor the experience. Ice cream and other rotating treats round things out, offering just enough temptation to derail even the most disciplined among us.
But Marché expands the conversation with savory offerings. The rotisserie chicken—roasted Amish bird with herb butter, green goddess, charred lemon, and a choice of garlic herb fries or roasted vegetables—reminds you why simple done well never goes out of style. The croque monsieur does what a croque monsieur should: Black Forest ham and melted Gruyère bound by béchamel on house-made sourdough, served warm. It’s simple, satisfying food, the kind you’d happily eat standing up at a market stall or seated with friends.
What makes Marché work is how beautifully it complements the Caesars Palace bakery. One is a concentrated hit of pastry brilliance; the other is an invitation to stay awhile. Together, they show the full range of Ansel’s vision: technically exacting yet playful, rooted in French tradition and laminated with copious butter.
You might still come for the Cronut. That’s fine. But between Caesars Palace and Paris Las Vegas, Ansel has made it clear that the real magic is in creating places you want to return to again and again. Caesars
Bellagio Conservatory & Botanical Gardens’ latest display captures the beauty of Lunar New Year By
Nina King
One of the most popular attractions in Las Vegas is the Bellagio Conservatory & Botanical Gardens, where each season and holiday, senior director of horticulture and facilities Ed Libby and the horticultural team create amazing displays. This month, the attraction honors the 2026 Lunar New Year (the Year of the Horse) with multiple vignettes throughout each garden bed. It’s an incredible display with thousands of floral and botanical elements interwoven with sculptural pieces.
“Our vision for this year’s display was to capture the bold, fearless and majestic spirit of the horse while creating an immersive space that inspires optimism and renewal,” said Libby in a news release. “We hope it inspires guests to celebrate the excitement of the season and embrace the good fortune the new year brings.”
That vision starts in the west bed, where three enormous, tiled gold horses with flowing manes gallop in front of you, truly bringing the fire horse to mind. Behind them is a peaceful waterfall and to the side a stately jade pagoda. Overhead, strings of fireworks are ready to ignite and sparkling fireworks shine. Flanking the scene are massive fu dogs, guarding against misfortune and attracting wealth.
In the south bed, you’ll find many elements of Asian culture around a tranquil koi pond. In the foreground, a koi is captured mid-jump, while small children and enormous playful pandas frolic about and a dragon looks on. Overhead, Chinese lanterns and huge flowers hang.
“Designed as a vibrant gathering place, this installation ushers in the new year with energetic artistry, cultural enlightenment and time-honored tradition,” said Libby. That statement certainly applies to this bed, where you’ll find the Garden Table, located in the rear in an elegant tea pavilion with dim lanterns adorning the table. The Garden Table can be reserved, and in honor of Lunar New Year is serving prix fixe lunches and dinners from Noodles, Bellagio’s popular Pan-Asian restaurant, throughout the month ($118.88 per person for lunch, $158.88 per person
for dinner; reservations required. Call 702.693.7075 for more information and to reserve a seat).
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As elaborate as the south and west bed are, there are more vistas to discover in the east and north beds. The north bed has a new, larger-than-life character, Ajla the Cheerful Child, which has been woven from preserved roses and seeds, who juggles coins as she greets visitors.
A traditional new year greeting, “Gung Hay Fat Choy (Wishing You Prosperity)” is spelled out in flower petals, while cherry blossom and mimosa trees bloom all around. And overhead, red and gold lanterns hang. Behind it all, animated fireworks go off while music plays.
The east bed features the god of wealth, Caishen, revered as bestowing prosperity and good fortune. A money tree, gold ingots and shining coins complete the scene around him— surely, he’ll pass his blessings on to you.
Dive into the coquette craze with these specialty cocktails and lounges
By Kiko Miyasato
Viral trends on social media simply cannot be avoided these days—unless you are, wink, wink, anti-social. One of the big trends lately is the “coquette” look and lifestyle—very cutesy, very demure. Think floral, fairy tale, dreamy, charming, feminine, pearls, lace and bowties. So, we decided to lean into it, Vegas-style, and found five hot spots on the Strip where you can indulge and imbibe in the most coquettish fashion.
Perhaps the most coquette of all the spots on the Las Vegas Strip, Café Lola at The Forum Shops at Caesars is a fairy-tale-styled experience in both décor and dining. The menu is overflowing with delicious options—especially
the selection of specialty lattes Café Lola is famous for. Don’t miss the honey lavender latte, Lola’s signature vanilla rose latte and the golden milk latte. Café Lola also offers a cutesy mimosa flight with five flavors, including grape -
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fruit, original, blood orange, butterfly tea and strawberry, and white peach. (This is so good you won’t want to put it down!) Desserts and small plates round out the menu, and you can even order tea served in the most darling china. The décor of Café Lola really zeros in on the viral coquette sensation, though. The
space is filled to the brim with flowers and floral walls, pink running through every furnishing and textile throughout the space, gold flower designs on beverage items and food and drinks made in the cutest presentations. Feminine and frilly, Café Lola is the ideal spot to celebrate the coquette craze.
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Have you stepped inside a cute cottage set in the French countryside? You'll feel like you have at Primrose, a restaurant and bar with charming décor filled with coquette touches. Take a seat inside the lounge area and order the beautiful, purple-hued Lavender Sgroppino, a mix of Absolut Elyx vodka, lavender syrup, prosecco, crème de violette and a scoop of lemon sorbet that sends the cocktail’s flavor over the top. The lounge is styled with a mock fireplace lit with candles and petite tables and high-back lounge chairs covered in floral-patterned fabrics—yes, the perfect cutesy background for your coquettish photos. New to Primrose and perfect to pair with your specialty cocktails is the weekend brunch. The Saturday and Sunday prix fixe offering includes li'l dishes of tea sandwiches, mini Danish, artisanal meat and cheeses, seasonal jams, fresh fruits and larger options like the decadent crème brûlée French toast.
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If you're a fan of The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, you’ll know that Lisa Vanderpump lives in a coquette world—just check out her stunning home. She’s brought that aesthetic to her first Las Vegas venture—she and her husband are longtime restaurateurs—Vanderpump Cocktail Garden, which opened in 2019. The lounge is draped in flowers, foliage and twinkling lights. Floral patterns and textiles fill in the space, and its vibe is secret garden realness. The menu is packed with cocktails and light bites, but for that extra-special coquette photo, order the Vanderpump Margarita, made with tequila, fresh lime, hibiscus, white peach and orange liqueur. Pair it with the Vanderpump Rosé Cake, a cutesy li'l pink cake built for two made of rosé-infused sponge cake and a to-die-for strawberry buttercream. For extra snapshots, order a bottle of Lisa’s own Vanderpump Rosé, a beautiful bottling with a floral and gold design with the blush-colored vintage shining through.
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The Vanderpumps continue to spread their distinctive brand across the city, with the opening of their second lounge in 2022, Vanderpump à Paris. (Fans of the Vanderpump aesthetic will
be happy to know the family has opened a third spot at Flamingo). Vanderpump à Paris’ decor evokes images of lovers, romance, candlelit corners and cozy date nights—all draped in flowers, ribbons,
soft textures and beautiful furnishings. To continue the romantic coquette adventure, order the perfectly fitting cocktail, Lock Locked. Mixed with Workdog gin, velvet falernum, raspberry, lemon, hibiscus, pomegranate and aquafaba, it comes in two glasses to share with your lover, as well as a lock, key and marker that guests can use to write their initials on the lock and add to the wall of locks at the entrance. Besides a menu packed with French-inspired cuisine, we highly suggest ordering the Grande Sélection to close your experience at Vanderpump à Paris. Your Instagram post of this dessert is perfect for that coquette hashtag and will have viewers envious (and hungry). It features three of the menu’s desserts, Le Grand Puff, Crème Brûlée Beignets and Mousse Au Chocolat Bites, all served on a grand platter.
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area. A multilevel tower of sumptuous goodies includes signature scones with clotted cream and seasonal jam, tea sandwiches like egg salad and jamón Ibérico, and French pastries such as the spiked lemon tartelette and raspberry macarons. Beautifully designed pots are filled with tea and served alongside the treats, as well as specialty cocktails like the favorite Lavender Basil Lemon Drop with Belvedere organic lemon basil vodka, St-Germain, lavender essence and a divine basil-sugar rim. To step up the tea service, guests can opt for the caviar afternoon tea as well. The complete tea setup and signature specialty cocktails make for a heavenly coquette afternoon, made even more on theme thanks to Petrossian Bar’s location— near the flower-filled, always whimsically-themed Bellagio Conservatory and Botanical Garden.
What could be more fashionably coquette than afternoon tea? Petrossian Bar at Bellagio—a longtime favorite of locals and tourists alike— has offered the traditional European custom for more
than two decades. Available every Friday through Sunday from 1-4 p.m., guests can tuck into the front of Petrossian, where a pianist plays beautiful music, or choose a table in the back lounge
Vanderpump à Paris interior photo by Ernesto Garrido, Petrossian Bar interior courtesy photo
There’s lots of fright to go around at Universal Horror Unleashed
By Em Jurbala
I went through Universal Horror Unleashed alone, and it was … well, horrifying in the best way possible.
If you haven’t yet heard, the otherworldly entertainment district, AREA15, recently unveiled its Zone 2 expansion, which came with an immersive horror experience like none other. I’m talking about four haunted-house experiences, a live show, roaming scare actors and plenty of bites and bevs to round out the experience.
As soon as you cross the threshold into the main area, the vibes are spooky. It’s like a pumpkin patch, but in a nightmare. It won’t be long until you encounter a creepy character, as there are so many fright actors wandering around and they’re very talented at sneaking up on people when they least expect it, especially the girl with the stabby knife.
There’s no way to say which house is definitively the scariest, but The Texas Chainsaw Massacre is easily the most popular house, judged by its much longer line. Because of that, even if you are a solo spook seeker, you’ll likely get placed with a group to keep the wait time low for everyone else. (For the record, this didn’t reduce the scare factor at all.)
The TCM house is very smart in its design. There are a lot of places for unexpected frights to pop out from, but also plenty
of lull moments, creating tons of suspense. As with any haunted walk-through, there’s a chance you’ll catch up to the group in front of you, but here the people in front of you don’t get scared the same way you do. If you catch an actor scaring someone 10 feet in front of you, that actor doesn’t
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pop out of the same hole to scare you; they either find a new spot or a whole other person you didn’t previously see comes out of a different dark corner.
After escaping what felt like near death, I had to check out the Scarecrow: The Reaping house. The entrance is so atmospheric, immediately teleporting guests to an eerie Dust Bowl-era farm. This house sends guests through multiple dark and smoky rooms that put you on edge, just to lead to a very disorienting corn maze filled with frightening creatures. And what makes this house so much more unnerving is the various props hung from the ceiling that you end up brushing into and thinking something (or someone) is touching you.
The Exorcist: Believer and the Universal Monsters houses are the ones that really perfect the cinema fan experi-
ence. Monsters features all of the classic Universal monsters, from vampires to mummies and all the undead in between, and The Exorcist feels like you’ve just walked into the movie itself.
Find something to enjoy at the food and bev stands. And if you hang around long enough, a demented clown duo and their evil posse may interrupt to hold somewhat of a competition.
If you’re exceptionally lucky, you’ll be selected for the crowd participation portion of the show, which promises a front row seat to all the madness that’s about to ensue.
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The Neon Museum’s latest addition is a must-see
By Em Jurbala Photography by Christopher DeVargas
It’s always a good time to visit the Neon Museum and explore Las Vegas’ fascinating history through its signage, and if you haven’t been for a while, there’s an exceptionally good reason to revisit—the historical hot spot relit the Dunes Hotel & Casino sign, a piece of artwork that represents the first major Strip property to leave us by implosion. Talk about a trendsetter!
This restoration was no easy feat. In fact, our friends at the Neon Museum said it looked like the sign itself had come straight from the wreckage when they acquired it. That’s where Jesse Hartlauer and his company, Hartlauer Signs, come in. They make all kinds of displays, from the road signs you see
to the directional signage that helps visitors navigate casino floors, but by far the most intriguing area of the workshop (and one Hartlauer clearly feels passionately about) is the neon workshop.
“The new styles are really modern and really basic and standard colors, where the old signs were fun,” Hartlauer says. “They were colorful with neon all over them. They flashed, they just came alive when you looked at them. I prefer the old ones, myself, a little bit. The craftsmanship and everything along with it is a part of our history.”
The sign that was relit is a 10-foot entrance sign from the property. It mirrors the shape and style of The Dunes Hotel and Casino’s grand, 150-foot neon
sign, but actually doesn’t feature any neon. It’s lit by three internal lighting units to create a backlighting effect and about 100 candelabra lights that flash to create the classic sparkling effect many marquees have.
“When we take these signs down, usually we’re not thinking of Neon Museums and stuff like that,” Hartlauer says. “They hook a crane on it and sling it out of there. Throw it on a truck, lay it on its face, and take it to the back of the yard. It sits around for years until somebody realizes that it’s got a home and we can bring it back to life again.”
The metal structure is entirely original and had all of its bumps and bruises tapped out by Hartlauer’s crew before
being repainted. It would be logical to assume then comes the struggle of trying to fix the electrical components that made the sign shine, but in reality 95 percent of the original sockets were in working condition before restoration. The real struggle came when trying to refurbish the rich orange bottom half of the sign, which needed to be replicated and installed.
Remarkably, this isn’t the first run-in Hartlauer has had with the Dunes signage. His company, which opened in Vegas more than 30 years ago, frequently repaired the massive main sign that greeted people as they came to town.
“When I moved to this town in 1979, off the I-15, there was an exit called Flamingo Dunes, and when you got off there, it didn’t go west. It only went east to the Strip. And that was one of the first things you’d see when you came into town and you got onto the Strip …
The Dunes was always intriguing, you know, kind of a fun hotel. It always had a lot of action going.”
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VEGAS IN YOUR POCKET...
Ever since it debuted in Las Vegas in 2011, spiegeltent-bound production Absinthe has garnered all kinds of awards and keeps patrons coming back for more. Hosted by The Gazillionaire and featuring everything from contortionists and acrobats to jugglers, this is hilarious, heady fun—with more than just a touch of raunch thrown in. Caesars Palace, 18+. 702.534.3419
RuPaul’s Drag Race Live! Nothing beats the high-energy atmosphere and variety of talent that comes with the art form of the drag show. The cast of this production based on the hit show changes from time to time, so you never know which Ru Girls you’ll see, but trust us on this: You won’t be able to take your eyes off them, and they may very well end up being your favorite. Flamingo. ticketmaster.com
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Cardi B One of the most successful female rappers of all time (in her genre, she has the most No. 1 singles on the Billboard Hot 100) brings her impressive catalog to the Las Vegas Strip in what is sure to be an unforgettable night. Expect to hear hits like “I Like It,” “Bodak Yellow,” “Girls Like You,” “Outside,” “WAP” and “Up,” among many others.
T-Mobile Arena, 7:30 p.m. Feb. 13, starting at $74 plus tax and fee. axs.com
Def Leppard Those who remember this band’s enormous success with the release of Pyromania in 1983 will no doubt be looking forward to hearing hard rock classics from that album like “Photograph,” “Too Late for Love,” “Foolin’” and “Rock of Ages,” but the band will also be bringing standards like “Pour Some Sugar on Me” and “Love Bites.”
Caesars Palace, 8 p.m. Feb. 10, 12, 14, 17, 19, 21, 24, 26 and 28, starting at $110 plus tax and fee. ticketmaster.com
Hilary Duff This woman of many talents (acting, writing and music) hits the Strip to perform her charttopping hits.
The Venetian Resort, 9 p.m. Feb 13-15, starting at $404 plus tax and fee. voltairelv.com
SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE
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Tape Face Reviving and reinvigorating the silent art of mime, this America’s Got Talent finalist creates a fun and inviting show through simple, clever humor, using every day objects to hilarious effect. And audience participation is a huge part of it—don’t be surprised if you get called up onstage. MGM Grand.
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Real-Life Sherlock Holmes
Colin Cloud was introduced to audiences on America’s Got Talent in 2017; the mentalist was an instant smash. After a few years of performing with AGT alum Shin Lim, he now has his own show. He will blow your mind. Guaranteed. Harrah’s Las Vegas. ticketmaster.com
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Tournament of Kings Take your seat in your “country” (Austria, France, Hungary, Ireland, Romania, Spain and Sweden) and then get ready to cheer on jousting, sword fighting and more medieval mayhem while enjoying a feast you can eat with your fingers: Chicken, potatoes, corn on the cob, dinner roll and apple square. Excalibur. 702.597.7600
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WOW—The Vegas Spectacular This is a variety show extraordinaire, set in a 180-degree theater and stocked with jugglers, acrobats, daredevils and so much more in a world of water and wonder. If you recognize some of the acts, that’s because some of them have performed on America’s Got Talent. Rio Las Vegas, 4+. ticketmaster.com
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Donny Osmond photo by Denise Truscello, Colin Cloud photo by Christopher DeVargas
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Dominique Ansel Marché Channeling a Parisian cafe, this shop from the celebrity chef features the Cronut, delights like the lemon sugar crepe and savory buckwheat crepes that will blow you away (they’re gluten-free).
The Vegetarienne includes spinach and artichoke ricotta filling, fresh spinach and lemon vinaigrette.
Paris Las Vegas. 702.731.7865
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How Ya Dough’n Stop in for lunch and enjoy pizzas including the Cremini, with mozzarella, cremini mushrooms, fontina cheese, roasted onion, mushroom cream and chives. To celebrate National Pizza Day, on Feb. 9 all pies are 20% off; and a special Elvis-inspired “Clambake” pizza is featured through the end of February BLVD Las Vegas. howyadoughn.com
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Carbone Riviera Features a seafood-driven ItalianAmerican menu, with dishes like whole Mediterranean sea bream, gnocchi with caviar, a 2-pound lobster fettuccine, branzino al sale verde (which serves four to six people), Snake River Farms American wagyu, and a burrata-andcaviar service.
Bellagio. bellagio.mgmresorts.com
Genting Palace If you want to go on a wellorchestrated culinary journey, the five-course tasting menu showcases chef Billy Cheng’s impressive range ($168 per person, plus tax and gratuity). Meanwhile, good things come in small packages with the dim sum service, from aromatic black truffle dumplings to translucent har gow filled with sweet shrimp. Resorts World Las Vegas. rwlasvegas.com
A5 Wagyu
At Catch , there are a number of ways to experience wagyu, including thinly sliced and cooked at the table on a signature hot stone, with kobe, oita or omi beef (or all three). But the A5 wagyu is also used in gyoza with oita beef; with fried rice with omi beef; and in Golden A5 wagyu nigiri, served with caviar (plus there’s a version without caviar). Expect every bite to be luscious and tender.
Aria. 702.590.5757
Bazaar Meat by José Andrés Order the whole suckling pig, roasted in a wood-fired oven, to feed the entire group ($620 plus tax and gratuity; must be requested at least 24 hours in advance) at this celebrated restaurant. And José’s Tasting Menu ($295 per person, plus tax and gratuity) lets you try his caviar cone, jamón Ibérico de bellota and more. The Venetian Resort. venetianlasvegas.com
FOOD HALLS
Off the Strip
Carson Kitchen This downtown restaurant, popular with locals and visitors, just introduced new seasonal offerings from grilled oysters with white miso to butternut Bolognese with pappardelle, pecorino and butternut squash. Or try the pork chop with apple chutney or striped bass with cassolet. And a fruitcake buckle will make dessert memorable.
124 S. 6th St. No. 100. 702.473.9523
Holsteins Shakes & Buns This sweet burger place, formerly at The Cosmopolitan, recently introduced a brunch menu with inventive options such as avocado toast tada, with a crispy flour tortilla, smashed avocado, Parmigiano cheese, chili flakes and chives, as well as a brunch eggroll, with a twist on a breakfast burrito.
1216 S. Main St. holsteinsburgers.com
Milk Bread Vegas’ newest bakery and café opened in December. The intimate Japanese Filipino venue from Elevate Hospitality Group seats 30 and serves pour over coffees and a range of inventive pastries like shokupandesal, a blend of Japanese shoku and Filipino pandesal, plus other specialty breads.
3431 S. Jones Blvd., No. 110. 702.804.8899
Bottled Blonde Las Vegas The food here includes sandwiches, salads and sweets, with elevated bites like tuna wonton nachos, fried squash blossoms, wings, a wagyu burger with shaved truffles and a pizza program. Live music plays on the ground floor and rooftop, and later some tables and chairs are cleared to create a dancefloor for DJs playing top 40 and mashups.
Horseshoe Las Vegas. 702.690.299
Prix Fixe Perfection, Italian Style
Experience the flavors of Italy with Andiamo Steakhouse’s $75‑per‑person prix fixe menu, featuring curated courses inspired by classic Italian cuisine and seasonal ingredients. Now available Sunday through Thursday for a limited time, this menu offers a delicious mid‑week dining experience in an elegant setting. Reservations are recommended.
The D. 702.388.2400 or thed.com
HOT PICK
Andiamo photo by Black Raven Films Miracle Eats Food Court photo by Patrick Gray
Multiverse of Fun
For 13 years, Hakkasan has brought multilevel nightlife to the Strip—nightclub, bar, lounge and restaurant rolled into one. The main room has welcomed Calvin Harris and Tiësto and the smaller lounge has welcomed a slew of hip-hop artists. This week, catch Laidback Luke (Feb. 12), Four Color Zack (Feb. 13) and Justin Credible (Feb. 14). MGM Grand. 702.891.3838
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Friday, Feb. 13
Steve Aoki
Omnia Nightclub at Caesars Palace
Friday, Feb. 13
Amiri Paul Jewel Nightclub at Aria
Insider Tips
Don’t skip the espresso martini at Aureus Lounge—the bougie space is open around the clock. The cocktail is a must-try made slightly differently than most versions of the classic. The lounge also stocks a very rare bottle of Eagle Rare 25-year bourbon—try it for $1,199 per shot! Caesars Palace. 702.731.7266
Off the Strip
Downtown’s newest craft cocktail bar, White Whale, is helmed by two of the city’s top mixologist, Evan Hosaka and Daniel Yang. The menu is full of inventive recipes, fresh-made mixers and made-in-house syrups and elixirs. If you want to know where the who’s who in the city are drinking, this would be the spot. 111 Las Vegas Blvd. S. 725.206.5879
If you want some good, reasonably priced drinks paired with the chance to dance then make your way over to the International Bar. Once the sun goes down the live bands and DJs take the stage to get guests up on their feet and grooving. The vibes are all fun and good times. This is a bar where all types of people (21+) are invited to the let loose to the sounds of ’80s and ’90s hits, pop, R&B, funk and more. Westgate Las Vegas. 702.732.5111
Saturday, Feb. 14
Bolo
Zouk Nightclub at Resorts World Las Vegas
Wine, cheese and meats— what more could you want! Packed inside two shipping containers totaling just a little over 600 square feet, Bin 702 has been operating since 2013 and offers hand-selected wines and beers on tap paired with its famous meat and cheese charcuterie boards and delicious mini sandwiches.
Downtown Container Park, 707 Fremont Street. 702.826.2702
Hakkasan photo by Chelsa Christensen
WHERE TO PLAY
Fans of Formula 1 should head to the new F1 Arcade, which packs in the fun with fullmotion racing simulators matched up with a creative cocktail menu. Get behind the wheel of racing games, and even compete against your friends. Then order the Pit Lane Perk, served in a smoking toy car. The Forum Shops at Caesars Palace. F1arcade.com
Play classic arcade games and more modern consoles while sipping on specialty cocktails and beer bucket specials at The Cove Bar & Arcade. A must-try cocktail includes the mango chili mai tai and The Cove muddled margarita. More fun includes duck-pin bowling, photo booth, claw machines, billiards and golf simulators. Treasure Island. treasureisland.com
With 18 throwing lanes, Dueling Axes is primal fun that combines ax throwing with cocktails. Themed nights include Cosmic Axes on Friday and Saturday with black lights and bottle service, Ladies Night every Wednesday with half-off martinis and wines and Throwback Thursday with old school jams and vibes. AREA15. area15.com
Kill Dill
Head to Stubborn Seed and ask for bartender Alexis Oltean. She loves to whip up cocktails based on her guests’ tastes, but she’ll also recommend some great options. Her fave? The Kill Dill. “It’s very balanced and refreshing, herbaceous and super-unique,” she says. It’s a mix of Dolin Génépy le Chamois liqueur, cucumber, dill syrup, Fresno pepper, egg white and lime. Resorts World Las Vegas. 702.676.6908
Have Fun—Right in the Center of It All
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Hang out in the center of where it all happens— Glass Bar. The 24-hour hot spot is a beautiful bar with a design that rivals any high-end lounge. Plus, the cocktails here are a practice in handcrafted mixology with playful recipes like the Fruit & Pebble with rum, port, lime juice, Fruity Pebbles syrup and a dusting of Fruity Pebbles cereal on the glass.
Planet Hollywood. 702.785.5555
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A longtime favorite, Casbar Lounge is a huge center bar with tons of alcoves and seating. The happy hour here is not to be missed! Enjoy discounted cocktails two times per day, 3-5 p.m. and 8-9 p.m.; and there is $7 prosecco all day. And for that extra experience, enjoy live music Wednesday through Sunday.
SAHARA Las Vegas. 702.761.7000
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The vibrant Lapa district in Rio de Janiero is re-created at Lapa Lounge
This center bar offers cocktails with Brazilian and global influences, like the Copa Cabana spritz, caipirinha Rio, hibiscus margarita and the Tiki Tango. Rio Las Vegas. 702.252.7777
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Roberto Coin brings Italian artistry to the Las Vegas Strip. The brand’s pieces of jewelry are like wearable pieces of art. Inspired by the city of Venice, this Italian jeweler crafts necklaces, rings, earrings and bracelets that use precious stones and gold, white gold, rose gold and more to create both delicate pieces and statement, collectible pieces. The Forum Shops at Caesars Palace. 702.893.4800
Relive the Aughts when you dress up in the brand Abercrombie & Fitch. The nostalgic clothing company brings its causal, trendy looks for both men and women to the Las Vegas Strip at the newly opened fashion and dining destination, BLVD Las Vegas. Browse through daywear and nightlife attire plus accessories, fragrance, jewelry and bags.
3747 Las Vegas Blvd. S. blvdlasvegas. com
The popular beauty and accessories brand Miss A recently opened a location on the Las Vegas Strip and brings its promise of affordable fun and fashion, with prices starting at just $1. Browse skincare, makeup, hair accessories and jewelry, all high quality and cruelty free and all priced for extreme affordability without sacrificing hot trends.
Miracle Mile Shops at Planet Hollywood. shopmissa.com
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Get your fitness on with the 40-foot Rock Climbing Wall, where you can book 20 or 50 minutes. The Venetian Resort. 702.414.3610 or venetianlasvegas.com
Bellagio Fitness Center
Enjoy free weights, elliptical machines and fitness classes ($55 per session). 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 the ultimate luxury while getting a haircut, head to Aria Barbershop at Aria Spa and Salon, where the surroundings are as impressive as the skills of the barbers who provide everything from cuts to hot towel shaves. Reservations are highly recommended here, as it’s a hot ticket. Aria. 702.590.9600
Feel Your Cares Melt Away
Book a restorative CBD massage at Qua Baths & Spa to ease sore muscles and reduce inflammation, or tap into the detox and balance your energy with a salt and stone massage, which uses warm Himalayan salt stones. It will have you feeling refreshed and rejuvenated for the rest of your trip. Caesars Palace. 866.782.0655
Hairdreams
Salon by Michael Boychuck Enjoy a wide variety of packages, from Signature, which includes a sugar scrub exfoliation and aloe vera-infused body butter massage, to Gentlemans, which includes a bourboninfused treatment featuring a spiked brown sugar scrub, indulgent oil massage and warm towel wrap.
Caesars Palace.
702.731.7791
Salon Bellagio Get pampered in one of the most impressive facilities on the Strip. Services range from the classic manicure and pedicure to a CBD revival offering, nail repair, Gel-X nails and signature packages, while enhancements include French polish, builder gel, collagen hands and percussive massage.
Bellagio.
702.693.8080
BUCKET LIST
Maverick Helicopters Have a once-in-alifetime experience flying over the dazzling Las Vegas Strip or journey further to see some of the most stunning sights in the Southwest, including Red Rock Canyon and the Valley of Fire. Book the Neon & Nature tour to enjoy a champagne toast as you take in view of the entire valley or book the Wind Dancer trip to soar to the Grand Canyon.
6075 Las Vegas Blvd. S. 702.261.0007
Family Friendly
Omega Mart , a supermarket on steroids (or something else entirely) from the creative minds at Meow Wolf, lets you shop and explore a store with surprises in every display case. There’s also a mystery to be solved, for those who have the time. And for the adults, there’s bar with some truly creative concoctions. AREA15. meow.wf/lvm
Sphere This game-changing venue hosts everything from movies to sports and concerts, and its constantly changing exterior has forever changed the look of the Las Vegas Strip. If you want to experience Sphere’s immersive and futuristic technology firsthand, get tickets for Wizard of Oz, a version of the 1939 classic film that incorporates 4D technology with the venue’s tremendous visuals and sound.
255 Sands Ave. thesphere.com
Plan Your Perfect Day
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Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition Odds are you’ve seen the hit movie (probably more than once). Now take an even deeper dive into one of history’s most famous disasters. More than 300 artifacts recovered from 2 1/2 miles below the surface of the ocean are on display, plus re-creations of the ship’s cabins and Grand Staircase. Luxor. 702.262.4400
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REAL BODIES at Horseshoe Las Vegas Experience 20 real human bodies and over 200 specimens in artistic and thought-provoking galleries that explore what it means to be alive. The attraction has added a COVID-19 element, including a short film and 3-D printed virus models. 702.777.2782
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Museum of Illusions Reality takes a vacation at this interactive attraction, where you can seemingly levitate upside down in a pink Cadillac, hang from a Las Vegas-themed building and take a seat with five of your clones! You’ll want to have your camera ready at this unique space where people become part of the art. 3716 Las Vegas Blvd. S., Suite 1.02. moilasvegas.com
Off the Strip
Ethel M Chocolates
Factory & Cactus
Garden Enjoy a selfguided factory tour, samples and a gift shop with tons of candies. For a real treat, book a Valentine’s Day chocolate tasting through Feb. 16, including on Feb. 14. Also through Feb. 16, check out the Lights of Love in the cactus garden.
2 Cactus Garden Drive. 702.435.2608
Nevada State Museum Explore the fascinating natural and anthropological past of Nevada and its neighbors at this ever-changing history hub that is spread across 70,000 square feet that includes two exhibits (one permanent and one changing), in addition to a library and other public spaces
309 S. Valley View Blvd. lasvegasnvmuseum.org
National Park Express Plan the perfect day-tour adventure with this leader in shuttle tours in the Southwest.
Visit destinations ranging from Antelope Canyon to Bryce Canyon, Grand Canyon, Hoover Dam, Zion and much more, all while enjoying Wi-Fi access and restrooms on board the shuttle. Lunch is included in full-day tours.
3525 W. Hacienda Ave.
702.948.4190
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 with this attraction’s high-tech simulator games. The Forum Shops. f1arcade.com
FlyOver Las Vegas
Take flight and explore the world in a whole new way. 3771 Las Vegas Blvd. 866.498.2023
Skydive Las Vegas
Mojave Desert views will leave you breathless, especially while free-falling. 1401 Airport Road, 18+. 702.759.3483
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The FRIENDS™ Experience If you have fond memories of the beloved ’90s show, you will have a field day at this attraction, which re-creates some of the most iconic sets, from the fountain and couch to ones tied to specific episodes like “The One in Vegas,” where the gang heads to a classic Sin City chapel. Along the way, you’ll see costumes, a timeline of dating scenarios, graphics and a wealth of details and trivia. MGM Grand. friendstheexperience.com
Bellagio Conservatory & Botanical Gardens
One of the Strip’s most stunning attractions, this display changes seasonally with installations that reflect the highlights of the season (currently Lunar New Year), all under the direction of Ed Libby, senior director of horticulture and facilities. From the use of flowers to impressive models and scents, this is a feast for all your senses. Get your cameras ready! Bellagio. 702.693.7111
Showbiz Weekly Gaming
High-Limit Heaven
The high-limit room at Crockfords features plenty of slot machines with extremely comfortable chairs. It’s also quite elegant, contrasting against the vibrant main casino floor, with a grand piano and the intimate High Limit Bar, where high-end cocktails are served. This is gaming at its most luxurious.
Resorts World Las Vegas. rwvegas.com
WATCH & WAGER
Circa | Sports
Seats up to 350 people in stadiumstyle seating. The centerpiece is a three-story, 78-million-pixel screen that has to be seen to be believed. Circa Resort & Casino. 702.247.2258
SuperBook
This massive complex covers more than 30,000 square feet with 350 seats and a 220-foot-by-18-foot 4K video wall. Throughout the year, you’ll find many special promotions. Westgate Las Vegas. 702.732.5111
BetMGM Sportsbook
Jerry’s Nugget Head a mile north of downtown on Las Vegas Boulevard to this property’s intimate bingo room, where a super-friendly staff welcomes you to games from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Fridays and Saturdays add a session at 11 p.m. Packs start at $4, with both paper and electronic packs. Winning on a cash ball could net you extra cash; there’s even a secondchance cash ball for more fun. 1821 Las Vegas Blvd N. 702.399.3000
Snag one of this dynamic sportsbook’s 104 seats and watch all the games on 36 65-inch LCDs and 24 42-inch plasma TVs. A nonsmoking venue. MGM Grand. 702.891.1111
Caesars Race & Sportsbook
The sportsbook features huge 12-by-15-foot screens wrapping around a semicircular room, providing excellent views.
Caesars Palace. 866.827.5938
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 craps class can ensure a fun night at the tables.
Ante Up!
Resorts World Las Vegas This expansive, 30-table room with cushy seating offers a variety of daily cash games including limit and no-limit hold ’em, plus periodic tournaments, with buy-ins starting from $40 for some games. While you’re playing, enjoy the tableside food delivery available from a variety of the resort’s restaurants. rwlasvegas.com
Bellagio With 37 tables, there’s always plenty of action to be found in the poker room close to the sportsbook. Find limit and no-limit hold ’em with a wide range of buy-in options, regular and special tournaments, tableside food service, beverage service, a cashiers’ cage in the room and 19 TV screens and monitors throughout the area. 702.693.7291
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. 1736 Las Vegas Blvd. S., 21+. curaleaf.com
MedMen 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
Zen Leaf From service to selection, you’ll find what you’re looking for. 5940 W. Flamingo Road, 21+. zenleafdispensaries.com
Events & Headliners
Want to know what special events and acts are in the works? Check our select list of what’s been announced so you can begin making your plans. Prices are listed where available.
Feb. 8-14
Babyface Palms, 8 p.m. Feb. 13-14, May 8-9, Sept. 4-5 and Nov. 13-15, starting at $68 plus tax and fee. axs.com
Backstreet Boys Sphere, 8 p.m. Feb. 11 and 13-15, starting at $480 plus tax and fee. ticketmaster.com
Cardi B T-Mobile Arena, 7:30 p.m. Feb. 13, starting at $74 plus tax and fee. axs.com
Def Leppard Caesars Palace, 8 p.m. Feb. 10, 12, 14, 17, 19, 21, 24, 26 and 28, starting at $110 plus tax and fee. ticketmaster.com
Dream Asia Festival Downtown Las Vegas Events Center, 4-10 p.m. Feb. 13, 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Feb. 14-15, starting at $52.37 plus tax and fee. dreamasiafest.com
Hilary Duff The Venetian Resort, 9 p.m. Feb 13-15 and May 22-24, starting at $404 plus tax and fee. voltairelv.com
Joan Jett & The Blackhearts Mandalay Bay, 8:30 p.m. Feb. 13-14, 18 and 20-21, starting at $76.50 plus tax and fee. ticketmaster.com
Matt McCusker The Venetian Resort, 10 p.m. Feb. 13, starting at $35 plus tax and fee. ticketmaster.com
Feb. 15-21
Charlie Berens The Venetian Resort, 10 p.m. Feb. 21, starting at $39 plus tax and fee. ticketmaster.com
Def Leppard Caesars Palace, 8 p.m. Feb. 17, 19, 21, 24, 26 and 28, starting at $110plus tax and fee. ticketmaster.com
Dream Asia Festival Downtown Las Vegas Events Center, 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Feb. 15, starting at $52.37 plus tax and fee. dreamasiafest.com
Hilary Duff The Venetian Resort, 9 p.m. Feb 15 and May 22-24, starting at $404 plus tax and fee. voltairelv.com
Joan Jett & The Blackhearts Mandalay Bay, 8:30 p.m. Feb. 18 and 20-21, starting at $76.50 plus tax and fee. ticketmaster.com
Mario Barrios vs. Ryan Garcia T-Mobile Arena, 2 p.m. Feb. 21, starting at $238 plus tax and fee. axs.com
Tyler Henry Palms, 8 p.m. Feb. 15, starting at $51.50 plus tax and fee. axs.com
Feb. 22-28
Brad Williams The Venetian Resort, 7:30 p.m. Feb. 28, starting at $45 plus tax and fee. ticketmaster.com
Bunnie XO The Venetian Resort, 8 p.m. Feb. 26, starting at $54.99 plus tax and fee. ticketmaster.com
Def Leppard Caesars Palace, 8 p.m. Feb. 24, 26 and 28, starting at $110 plus tax and fee. ticketmaster.com
March 1-7
311 Park MGM, 8:30 p.m. March 7-8, starting at $220 plus tax and fee. ticketmaster.com
Alice Cooper and Criss Angel Planet Hollywood, 7 p.m. March 6-8, April 3-4 and May 22-23, starting at $118 plus tax and fee. ticketmaster.com
Foreigner The Venetian Resort, 8 p.m. March 6-7, 11 and 13-14, starting at $55 plus tax and fee. voltairelv.com
Jim Breuer The Venetian Resort, 10 p.m. March 7, starting at $39.99 plus tax and fee. ticketmaster.com
Jennifer Lopez: Up All Night Live in Las Vegas Caesars Palace, 8 p.m. March 7, 13-14, 20-21 and 27-28, starting at $105.65 plus tax and fee. ticketmaster.com
Nine Inch Nails MGM Grand, 8 p.m. March 7, starting at $62 plus tax and fee. axs.com
The MGM Slam T-Mobile Arena, 4 p.m. March 1, starting at $89 plus tax and fee. axs.com
March 8-14
311 Park MGM, 8:30 p.m. March 8, starting at $220 plus tax and fee. ticketmaster.com
Foreigner The Venetian Resort, 8 p.m. March 11 and 13-14, starting at $55 plus tax and fee. ticketmaster.com
Jennifer Lopez: Up All Night Live in Las Vegas Caesars Palace, 8 p.m. March 13-14, 20-21 and 27-28, starting at $105.65 plus tax and fee. ticketmaster.com
Peso Pluma T-Mobile Arena, 8 p.m. March 13, starting at $88.25 plus tax and fee. axs.com
Sammy Hagar: The Best of All Worlds Park MGM, 8 p.m. March 11, 13-14, 18, 20-21 and Sept. 18-19, 23, 25-26, starting at $126 plus tax and fee. ticketmaster.com
March 15-21
Boy George & Culture Club The Venetian Resort, 8:30 p.m. March 18, 20-21, 25 and 27-28, starting at $59 plus tax and fee. ticketmaster.com
Jennifer Lopez: Up All Night Live in Las Vegas Caesars Palace, 8 p.m. March 20-21 and 27-28, starting at $105.65 plus tax and fee. ticketmaster.com
Jennifer Lopez: Up All Night Live in Las Vegas
Photo by Denise Truscello
John Fogerty Planet Hollywood, 8 p.m. March 18 and 20-21, starting at $113 plus tax and fee. ticketmaster.com
Matt Friend The Venetian Resort, 10 p.m. March 21, starting at $35 plus tax and fee. ticketmaster.com
Sammy Hagar: The Best of All Worlds Park MGM, 8 p.m. March 18, 20-21, Sept. 18-19, 23 and 25-26, starting at $126 plus tax and fee. ticketmaster.com
March 22-28
Andrew Dice Clay The Venetian Resort, 10 p.m. March 28, starting at $45 plus tax and fee. ticketmaster.com
Jennifer Lopez: Up All Night Live in Las Vegas Caesars Palace, 8 p.m. March 27-28, starting at $105.65 plus tax and fee. ticketmaster.com
March 29-April 4
Alice Cooper and Criss Angel Planet Hollywood, 7 p.m. April 3-4, May 22-23, starting at $118 plus tax and fee. ticketmaster.com
April 5-11
Bruno Mars Allegiant Stadium, 7 p.m. April 10. ticketmaster.com
April 12-18
Cheap Trick The Venetian Resort, 8:30 p.m. April 17-18, starting at $55 plus tax and fee. ticketmaster.com
Jerry Seinfeld Caesars Palace, 8 p.m. April 17-18, starting at $105.65 plus tax and fee. ticketmaster. com
April 19-25
Cyndi Lauper Caesars Palace, 8 p.m. April 24-25, 29, May 1-2, starting at $92.75 plus tax and fee. ticketmaster.com
April 26-May 2
Cyndi Lauper Caesars Palace, 8 p.m. April 29, May 1-2, starting at $92.75 plus tax and fee. ticketmaster.com
Jeff Dunham Planet Hollywood, 7 p.m. April 26, May 31, Oct. 4, Nov. 8 and Dec. 6, starting at $61 plus tax and fee. axs.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 plus tax and fee. ticketmaster.com
Sherri Shepherd The Venetian Resort, 8 p.m. May 2, starting at $45 plus tax and fee. ticketmaster.com
May 3-9
Babyface Palms, 8 p.m. May 8-9, Sept. 4-5 and Nov. 13-15, starting at $68 plus tax and fee. axs.com
Demi Lovato MGM Grand, 8 p.m. May 8, starting at $138.33 plus tax and fee. axs.com
Kathleen Madigan The Venetian Resort, 10 p.m. May 9, starting at $39 plus tax and fee. ticketmaster.com
Mary J Blige Park MGM, 8 p.m. May. 6, 8-9, July 10-11, 15 and 17-18, starting at $127 plus tax and fee. ticketmaster.com
Michelle Buteau The Venetian Resort, 10 p.m. May 8, starting at $39.99 plus tax and fee. ticketmaster.com
May 10-16
Goo Goo Dolls The Venetian Resort, 8:30 p.m. May 15-16, 20, 22-23, starting at $65 plus tax and fee. ticketmaster.com
Harland Williams The Venetian Resort, 10 p.m. May 16, starting at $39 plus tax and fee. ticketmaster.com
Khalid Planet Hollywood, 7:30 p.m. May. 16, starting at $94.80 plus tax and fee. ticketmaster.com
May 17-23
Alice Cooper and Criss Angel Planet Hollywood, 7 p.m May 22-23, starting at $118 plus tax and fee. ticketmaster.com
Amon Amarth & Dethklok Planet Hollywood, 7 p.m. May. 21, starting at $83.40 plus tax and fee. ticketmaster.com
BTS Allegiant Stadium, 8 p.m. May 23, 24 and 27. ticketmaster.com
Hilary Duff The Venetian Resort, 9 p.m. May 2324, starting at $404 plus tax and fee. voltairelv.com
Nikki Glaser and David Spade Caesars Palace, 8 p.m. May 22-23 and Sept. 4-5, starting at $88 plus tax and fee. ticketmaster.com
Yungblud Planet Hollywood, 8 p.m. May 19, starting at $75.70 plus tax and fee. ticketmaster. com
May 24-30
BTS Allegiant Stadium, 8 p.m. May 24 and 27. ticketmaster.com
Hilary Duff The Venetian Resort, 9 p.m. May 24, starting at $404 plus tax and fee. voltairelv.com
Sepultura Mandalay Bay, 5:30 p.m. May 25. ticketmaster.com
May 31-June 6
Jeff Dunham Planet Hollywood, 7 p.m. May 31, Oct. 4, Nov. 8, Dec. 6, starting at $61 plus tax and fee. axs.com
June 21-27
A$AP Rocky MGM Grand, 7:30 p.m. June 26. axs. com
Josh Gates Planet Hollywood, 8 p.m. June 26, starting at $80 plus tax and fee. ticketmaster.com
June 28-July 4
Firefall, Atlanta Rhythm Section and Orleans Westgate Las Vegas, 7 p.m. July 4 starting at $61 plus tax and fee. ticketmaster.com
July 5-11
Mary J Blige Park MGM, 8 p.m. July 10-11, 15, 1718, starting at $127 plus tax and fee. ticketmaster. com
July 12-18
Ed Sheeran Allegiant Stadium, 5:30 p.m. July 18, starting at $78 plus tax and fee. ticketmaster.com
Events & Headliners
Mary J Blige Park MGM, 8 p.m. July 15 and 17-18, starting at $127 plus tax and fee. ticketmaster.com
July 26-Aug. 1
1969 Live–The King Returns Westgate Las Vegas, 7 p.m. July 31, starting at $19 plus tax and fee. ticketmaster.com
AC/DC Allegiant Stadium, 7 p.m. Aug. 1. axs.com
Aug. 23-29
Ralph Barbosa The Venetian Resort, 8 p.m. Aug. 28-29, starting at $49.99 plus tax and fee. ticketmaster.com
Aug. 30-Sept. 5
Babyface Palms, 8 p.m. Sept. 4-5 and Nov. 13-15, starting at $68 plus tax and fee. axs.com
Nikki Glaser and David Spade Caesars Palace, 8 p.m. Sept. 4-5, starting at $88 plus tax and fee. ticketmaster.com
Sept. 6-12
Big Blues Bender Westgate Las Vegas, times vary, Sept. 10-13, starting at $595 plus tax and fee. ticketmaster.com
Sept. 13-19
Big Blues Bender Westgate Las Vegas, times vary, Sept. 13, starting at $595 plus tax and fee. ticketmaster.com
Five Finger Death Punch Mandalay Bay, 5:45 p.m. Sept. 19. AXS.com
Sammy Hagar: The Best of All Worlds Park MGM, 8 p.m. Sept. 18-19, 23 and 25-26, starting at $126 plus tax and fee. ticketmaster.com
Sept. 20-26
Sammy Hagar: The Best of All World Park MGM, 8 p.m. Sept. 23 and 25-26, starting at $126 plus tax and fee. ticketmaster.com
Oct. 4-10
Jeff Dunham Planet Hollywood, 7 p.m. Oct. 4, Nov. 8, Dec. 6, starting at $61 plus tax and fee. axs.com
Oct. 25-31
Doja Cat T-Mobile Arena, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 31, starting at $74 plus tax and fee. axs.com
Jim Henson’s Labyrinth: In Concert 40th Anniversary Palms, 6:30 p.m. Oct. 25. axs.com
Nov. 8-14
Babyface Palms, 8 p.m. Nov. 13-15, starting at $68 plus tax and fee. axs.com
Jeff Dunham Planet Hollywood, 7 p.m. Nov. 8, Dec. 6, starting at $61 plus tax and fee. axs.com
Nov. 29-Dec. 5
Tim McGraw Caesars Palace, 8 p.m. Dec. 4, 6 and 12-13, starting at $168.70 plus tax and fee. ticketmaster.com
Dec. 6-12
Jeff Dunham Planet Hollywood, 7 p.m. Dec. 6, starting at $61 plus tax and fee. axs.com
Tim McGraw Caesars Palace, 8 p.m. Dec. 6 and 12-13, starting at $168.70 plus tax and fee. 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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