Las Vegas Friday Buzz (2010-05-28)

LAS VEGAS CONCERTS, SHOWS & JAZZ

  • The Bamboozle Roadshow will be at The Joint 6/3 at 12pm.
  • Mark Curry will be performing at the LV Hilton 6/2-6 at 9pm. $43.99-$60.49
  • Air Supply will be performing at The Orleans 5/28-30 at 8pm. $44-$71.50
  • Baile de Memorial Day will be at the South Point 5/29 at 8pm. $40
  • Pitbull will be performing at Mandalay Beach 5/30 at 9pm. $35
  • Russel Peters will be performing at The Joint 5/30 at 9pm. $49.50
  • Gilby Clarke will be performing at Wasted Space 5/30 at 10pm. $15
  • Barenaked Ladies will be performing at Mandalay Beach 5/29 at 9pm. $35
  • George Clinton & Parliament Funkadelic will be at the Red Rock 5/28 at 9pm. $15
  • Ronnie Milsap will be performing at the Eastside Cannery 5/28 at 8pm. $24.95-$44.95
  • Rusted Root will be performing at the Hard Rock Beach 5/28 at 9pm. $27.50
  • Leo Ku w/ Sherman Chung will be at Mandalay Bay 5/29 at 8pm. $50.40-$144.90
  • The Temptations Review will be performing at the Silverton 5/30 at 8pm. $30
  • Loverboy will be performing at the Red Rock 5/29 at 9pm. $15
  • Tech N9NE, Brotha Lynch Hung, Krizz Kaliko & more at HOB 6/1 at 6:30pm. $23-$26
  • Nas & Damian “Jr. Gong” Marley will be at The Joint 5/29 at 8pm. $39.50
  • Ok Go & The Cab will be performing at the Red Rock 5/30 at 8pm. $15
  • Chelsea Handler will be performing at Caesars Palace 5/29 at 10:30pm. $49.50-$99.50
  • Flight of the Conchords will be performing at Planet Hollywood 5/29 at 8pm. $55
  • Huey Lewis & The News will be performing at the M Resort at 9pm. $39.95-$72.50
  • Janie Fricke will be performing at Sunset Station 5/28 at 8:30pm. $19-$32.50
  • Ralphie May will be performing at the South Point 5/28-30 at 7:30pm. $25-$35
  • Angels & Airwaves w/ Say Anything will be performing at The Joint 5/28 at 8pm. $23
  • KKLZ Summer of Fun Kick Off Concert at The Cannery 5/29 at 4pm. Free

LAS VEGAS EATS, DRINKS & GOOD TIMES

  • Join RA Sushi for their 6th Annual Nicky’s Week benefiting cancer
    research & treatment at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. From
    5/30-6/5, all 25 RA locations nationwide will donate 100% of the proceeds
    from the sale of Nicky’s Week menu items to St. Jude. Includes
    Edamame, Shrimp Nigiri, Tootsy Maki, Pork Gyoza, Tuna Tataki,
    Chicken Yakitori, FIJI Water, Red Bull & The Republic of Tea.
    Over 30 of the finest LV chefs, restaurants, & mixologists will
    help fight childhood hunger during Share Our Strength’s Taste of
    the Nation, taking place at Rain Nightclub at the Palms on 6/2, from
    6:30-9pm. A VIP reception begins at 5:30pm. Features the city’s finest
    cuisine, great wines & signature cocktails. Live & silent auctions. $75-$100 www.tasteofthenation.org.
    Grape Vegas, SENCE Rose Nectar, & the American Cancer Society are joining forces to celebrate the
    premiere of “Sex and the City 2.” Visit Grape Vegas at Town Square on 5/28 & enjoy a cocktail inspired by
    the characters you know & love. $1 of every drink purchased will be donated to the American Cancer Society.
    The Rotary Club’s Best Dam BBQ Challenge will be held in Boulder City’s Bicentennial Park on 5/28-29.
    The NV State Championship cook-off features live entertainment, a hot rod classic car show, a fun run, pancake
    breakfast & more. Hours: 5/28 5-10 pm; 5/29 9am-10pm. Free admission. www.bestdambarbecue.com
    Morton’s The Steakhouse invites you to challenge your perception of what a beer is supposed to be,
    & sample the off-center & full flavors from Dogfish Head Craft Brewery. Enjoy exquisite beer paired with fine
    cheese & Morton’s appetizers on 6/3, from 6-7:30pm. RSVP at 893-0703. $45 p/p inclusive of tax & gratuity.
    Morton’s will donate $5 of each event ticket purchased to the Make-A-Wish Foundation.

LAS VEGAS ACTIVITIES & EVENTS

  • The Fremont Street Experience presents “Summer of the ’70s” festival &
    free concert series beginning Memorial Day Weekend & continue through Labor
    Day Weekend. The festival kicks off with a concert by disco diva Gloria Gaynor
    on 5/29 at 9pm. Also enjoy the high energy production show “Fremont Street Fever,”
    Thurs-Mon, at 9:15pm, 10:15pm, & 11:15pm.
    The Rockabilly Rod Reunion & NHRA Heritage Series features 18 bands on
    two stages, cool cars, vintage drags, & much more at the Las Vegas Motor
    Speedway 5/28-30. www.lvms.com. $25-$49 GA
    Las Vegas Bride Magazine presents its annual Summerlin Bridal Show at the JW Marriott on 5/30, from
    11am-5pm. Features over 200 of the city’s premier providers of wedding services. Enjoy live entertainment,
    fashion shows, Battle of the Bakers & Battle of the Caterers competitions, & more. Admission is $20 or sign
    up for free tickets at www.lasvegasbride.com.
    The 20th annual Burlesque Hall of Fame Weekend will take place 6/3-6 at The Plaza Hotel/Casino. Recognized
    as the world’s top showcase for international burlesque entertainers & enthusiasts, the event attracts
    outstanding artists, both exotic & mainstream. Event schedule & tickets at www.burlesquehall.com. $175 GA
    “Star Wars: In Concert,” featuring music from all six of John Williams’ epic Star Wars scores, will play at the
    Orleans Arena on 5/29 at 4pm & 8pm. Live music by a full symphony orchestra & choir, accompanied by
    specially edited footage from the films, creates a one-of-a-kind Star Wars experience. $25-$125
    Dueling Pianos, featuring Conrad Hawthorne, will perform at ArtBeat in the Henderson Pavilion on 5/28
    at 8pm. The spontaneous, high energy show is great entertainment for the whole family. Free
    The 8th annual Tahiti Taurua Nui I Las Vegas Tahitian Dance Competition will take place at the Cox Pavilion
    on 5/29-30, from 10am-6pm. Tahitian participants from around the world will compete at the event.
    Also features Tahitian, Polynesian, & Hawaiian arts & crafts and local-style plate lunches. $15-$20
    The Las Vegas 51s begin a four-day series against the Tacoma Raniers on 5/28 at Cashman Field.
    7:05pm on 5/28-29 & 12:05pm on 5/30-31. Enjoy a post-game fireworks display on 5/28. $9-$20
    Meet over 30 of your favorite UFC & WEC fighters at the UFC Fan Expo, May 28-29 at Mandalay Bay Hotel/
    Casino. Randy Couture, Wanderlei Silva, Tito Ortiz, and more will be appearing. Features training & development
    sessions, keynotes, interactive fan events, & over 150 exhibitors. Hours: 5/28 10am-7pm; 5/29
    10am-4pm. Tickets $30-$50; VIP $150-$1.500 www.ufcfanexpo.com
    The Las Vegas Paiute Tribe celebrates American Indian culture at its 22nd Annual
    Snow Mountain Pow-Wow, being held 5/28-29. Dancers in colorful traditional dress,
    artisans, & singers from across the United States and Canada gather at this event. Snow
    Mountain is located 20 miles northwest of Las Vegas on U.S. 95, exit 95. $5 per day; $7
    weekend pass. Children 12 & under free. www.lvpaiutetribe.com
    The Outdoor Picture Show at The District will be screening “Cloudy with a Chance of
    Meatballs” on 5/28. On 5/29, the feature will be “Where the Wild Things Are.” Show time
    is 8pm. Complimentary popcorn is provided. Free
    Jazz in the Park Concert Series features Nathan Tanouye & the Las Vegas Jazz Connection
    at the Clark County Government Center Amphitheatre on 5/29 at 8pm. Blankets,
    picnics, & low back chairs are welcome. Food & drinks are available for purchase. No pets please. Free
    Movies al Fresco returns to Lake Las Vegas with the first movie of the season on 6/3 at 8pm. The feature
    will be “Hook.” Bring blankets & low back chairs to enjoy the movie on the lawn. Free
    The New Vista Community Wine Walk will be held at Town Square on 5/29, from 7-10pm. The wine walk
    showcases a variety of food & 20 different wines for sampling throughout Town Square. Purchase tickets at
    www.newvistacommunity.org/store/. $25
    The National Barrel Horse Association “Super Show” & Western Gift Show will take place in the South
    Point Equestrian Center on 6/3-6. See event schedule at www.nbha.com. Free

LAS VEGAS UPCOMING EVENTS

  • “Reggae in the Desert” is back on 6/12, from 2-10pm, at the Clark County Government
    Center Amphitheatre. The reggae festival features the music of some of Jamaica’s
    most legendary performers. Bargain with arts & crafts vendors, sample the
    flavors of the Caribbean Islands, quench your thirst at the beer gardens, & dance the
    night away. $25-$30 www.reggaeinthedesert.com
    The 10th Annual Juneteenth Festival is being held at the Clark County Government
    Center Amphitheatre on 6/19, from 4-10pm. Juneteenth is a celebration of the contributions
    of the diverse African traditions that enrich American culture. Najee, Cameo,
    Alex Bugnon, & Meli’sa Morgan will perform. $35-$45 www.june19lv.com.
    The Sustainable Pantry Series at the Springs Cafe by Wolfgang Puck focuses on pizza for breakfast,
    lunch, dinner, & dessert. Join Chef Sherlock for an exploration of pizza–from savory to sweet—on 6/16, from
    6-8pm. Register at 822-7786. $50 members; $75 non-members
    Fleming’s presents a “Legends of Golf Dinner,” featuring wines by Arnold Palmer, Greg Norman, & Ernie
    Els on 6/4 at 6:30pm. Enjoy three distinctive wine selections paired with a three-course dinner created especially
    for the evening. Dishes include Tenderloin & Brie Tartine, Seared Bay Scallops with Wasabi “Green”
    Sauce, & Grilled Bison Ribeye & Fresh Herb Chimichurri. RSVP at 838-4774. $55 p/p
    Enjoy an amazing night of food, wine, & music with the LV Philharmonic & The James Beard Foundation
    on 6/5 2010, from 7-10pm. The elegant cocktail party will be held at one of Las Vegas’ top residences &
    feature delicacies from top chefs including Luciano Pellegrini, Julian Serrano, & Francois Payard. RSVP at
    258-5438, ext. 226. $300 p/p
    The UFC, Red Rock Harley-Davidson, & High Rollers Motorcycle Club will host the 8th Annual High
    Rollers Poker Run on 6/6 to benefit The Caring Place. The Poker Run will kick off at 10am at Red Rock
    Harley-Davidson, 2260 S. Rainbow Blvd., & end with a party at The Orleans Hotel/Casino pool, from 2-6pm.
    Register at www.HRMCLV.com. $25/rider; $15/passenger
    Passport 2010 Down Under, benefiting BGHS Tuition Assistance, will take place poolside at the M Resort
    on 6/4, from 7-11pm. The evening of tasting & entertainment features a silent auction & a special performance
    by Human Nature. $100 in advance; $150 at the door. www.bishopgorman.org.
    The Ringling Bros. Barnum & Bailey Circus comes to the Orleans Arena on 6/17-20, celebrating the 200th
    anniversary of the birth of the legendary P.T. Barnum. The spectacle features 130 performers from six continents,
    along with elephants, cowboys, pirates, mermaids, & much more. www.orleansarena.com. $16-$92
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