THE GUIDE 6p for drop-in class with Paul Mattingly. $10
Big big band music
show, $15 for both drop-in and show. Baobab Stage Theatre, 6587 Las Vegas Blvd. S., baobabstage.com
It makes sense that Lyle Lovett might want something called
THE SPOT
His Large Band to perform
EVERY WED 8P You never know whom you’ll see, but
with him: A hard-working icon
you know you will always enjoy some
of American music, Lovett
great long- and short-form improv.
embraces so many musical
Come at 6:30p for a donation-sug-
strains — country, swing, jazz,
gested drop-in class focusing on
folk, gospel and blues — that
musical comedy; stay for the fun and
it calls for big band backing to
games. $10. The Sci-Fi Center, 5077 S. Arville St., greyenvelope.com
properly capture and convey his command of so many
THE BUCKET SHOW
genres. Friendly tip: buy your
EVERY WED 10P
tickets early, as the raves from
Named the Best Comedy Show
his last stop in Vegas are still echoing among music-lovers.
in Vegas by Desert Companion, improv
7:30p July 25, $25-$99, Reynolds Hall in The Smith Center, smithcenter.org
geniuses Paul Mattingly and Matt Donnelly will lead you to laughter and beyond. Free; pay what you desire in the buckets at the end of the show. Inside Art Square, 1025 S. First St., mattandmattingly.com
scream. His birthday wish changes that and
JOHNNY MATHIS
the Division for Monster Screams grants his
JULY 31, 7:30P
wish on the condition of passing his test.
Best-known for his supremely popular hits
Learning this new information can be dif-
like “Chances Are,” “It’s Not For Me To Say,”
ficult for Melvin and he sets off on a quest
“Wonderful, Wonderful,” and “Misty,” Mathis
to learn with his friend Red the Rat by his
is a sublime vocalist whose approach to
side. A cast of friendly, colorful monster
pop music eclipses passing fads. $29-$175.
puppet characters and original songs, from
Reynolds Hall at The Smith Center
a Green Day-style rocker to classical, jazz, pop and Broadway standards makes this a journey never to forget. $3. Charleston Heights Arts Center, 800 S. Brush St., artslasvegas.org
AN EVENING WITH LYLE LOVETT AND HIS LARGE BAND JULY 25, 7:30P Singer, composer and actor Lovett has broadened the definition of American music in a career that spans 14 albums. Coupled with his gift for storytelling, the Texas-based musician fuses elements of country, swing, jazz, folk, gospel and blues in a convention-defying manner that breaks down barriers. $25-$99. Reynolds Hall at The Smith Center
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DON’T QUIT YOUR DAY JOB EVERY THU 9:30P Truth is indeed stranger than fiction. Learn more about the weirdest jobs in the valley in this talk-show-like format where the director interviews the special guest while improv actors recreate the hilarious workplace stories in the background. Created by Second City alumni Derek and Natalie Shipman. $10. Onyx Theatre, onyxtheatre.com
THEATER
SEVENS LIVE!
THE GET
EVERY MON 7P
EVERY FRI 9:30P
Veteran poetry producer Lee Mallory will
Sketches, standup and improv–oh, my! All
curate and host this selective open mic that
things comedy and unexpected happen every
includes edgy musicians, acerbic comics and
week in this variety show. Talent from all over
lively spoken art visionaries. You will never
the valley pools here, so come prepared to
think of poetry the same way again. Free
laugh. $10. Onyx Theatre, onyxtheatre.com
with one drink minimum. The Cantina at Silver Sevens Hotel & Casino, 702-733-7000
BYE BYE BIRDIE JULY 8-12, WED-SAT 8P
IMPROV KINGDOM
Conrad Birdie is the biggest rock & roll star
EVERY MON 8P
of the ’60s ever to be drafted. Aspiring
The Las Vegas comedy show featuring both
chemist and songwriter Albert is convinced
short- and long-form improv from some of
he can make his fortune and marry his
the valley’s most experienced improv actors.
girlfriend Rosie if he gets Conrad on The
Wine and concessions available. Come at
Ed Sullivan Show to kiss a high school girl