Ryan Slattery

The weekend is coming. Let us help you with your plans—we’re already making ours. Whether it’s a concert coming into town, a sporting event, a museum exhibition, a new brunch or dinner at one of the city’s best restaurants, we have you covered. Here are the best things to do in Las Vegas this weekend. We curate a Las Vegas weekend itinerary of the city’s best concerts, comedy, culture and cuisine, every week, just for you. RECOMMENDED: The best things to do in Las Vegas right now

Las Vegas is a diverse dining destination: There are bountiful buffets, pubs and taverns to gamble and watch sports, quick service food halls and high-end dining. The best part, there is something for every budget and the city’s top restaurants can be found everywhere. Chefs who once worked on the Strip have branched out and opened remarkable restaurants—without the inflated prices—in neighborhoods all across the valley. Here you’ll find chefs hailing from Michelin-starred establishments and stunning brasseries, all worth discovering. Here’s a look at some of the best restaurants in Las Vegas right now. RECOMMENDED:🍤 The best buffets in Vegas🥑 The best brunches in Las Vegas📍 The best things to do in Vegas🍷 The best bars in Vegas🏘️ The best Airbnbs in Vegas

When it comes to dining in Las Vegas, the steakhouse is king. Yes, the city is still known for its extravagant all-you-can-eat buffets and has some great Italian restaurants as well, but nothing says special occasion (or corporate expense account) more than a great steak—and this city has a bunch of places to get one. Here are our favorite steakhouses in Vegas right now.  RECOMMENDED:🍤 The best buffets in Vegas🥑 The best brunches in Las Vegas📍 The best things to do in Vegas🍷 The best bars in Vegas🏘️ The best Airbnbs in Vegas

Las Vegas is always lit in neon, but the city shines a bit brighter during the holiday season. Long-running Christmas celebrations such as Ethel M’s Holiday Cactus Garden, where you’ll find cacti draped in colorful lights, and Glittering Lights, a 2.5-mile drive-through light display at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway, have been around for three decades. But just like the slew of attractions, shows and parties that sweep through Vegas year-round, there’s so much more to do each holiday season as other whimsical displays and pop-ups start new traditions. Below, you’ll find our favorite festive Christmas events in Las Vegas. RECOMMENDED: The best things to do in Las Vegas

Las Vegas is like no other place on earth, full of wild spectacles, world-famous sporting events, 24/7 casinos and unparalleled nightlife, immersive experiences, and even natural wonders. With so much activity packed into a considerably small area, finding the best things to do in Las Vegas can be overwhelming. That’s where we come in. What follows is a nifty guide to The Strip and beyond, including the must-see restaurants and can't-miss shows to check out, plus some off-the-beaten-path favorites to get you outdoors. Below are our picks of the best things to do in Vegas. This guide was updated by Vegas-based writer Ryan Slattery. At Time Out, all of our travel guides are written by local writers who know their cities inside out. For more about how we curate, see our editorial guidelines.  RECOMMENDED:🍴 The best restaurants in Las Vegas right now🏞️ Hidden gems in Las Vegas you need to know about🍷 The best bars in Las Vegas🏩 The best hotels in Las Vegas🏰 The best Airbnb mansions in Las Vegas⛲ The best attractions in Las Vegas

Las Vegas has plenty of places to grab a drink. It’s a city built on vice, after all. But what visitors are finding out is that Vegas is a much more sophisticated drinking city than one would think. Mixologists are digging deep into the ingredient bible and crafting amazing cocktails—some enhanced with theatrics such as smoke and fire. These techniques are not only great for Instagram but purposely add a depth of flavor to enhance the cocktail. Ready for an elevated drinking experience? Below, you'll find the best bars in Las Vegas right now, from dive bars and speakeasies to rooftop lounges and resort bars. Raise your glass to these spots! RECOMMENDED:🍴 The best restaurants in Las Vegas🍤 The best buffets in Vegas🥑 The best brunches in Las Vegas📍 The best things to do in Vegas🏘️ The best Airbnbs in Vegas This guide was updated by Las Vegas-based writer Ryan Slattery. At Time Out, all of our travel guides are written by local writers who know their cities inside out. For more about how we curate, see our editorial guidelines. 

The range of French restaurants in Las Vegas run the gamut from brunch spots serving classic dishes to high-end, multi-course dinners from Michelin-starred chefs. But whichever bistro, brasserie or fine-dining restaurant you visit on this list, you’ll be rewarded with an extraordinary experience. From buttery escargot and orange-glazed duck breast to velvety artichoke and black truffle soup and dessert carts that roll sweets to the table (all, of course, paired with champagne or French wine), these top French restaurants will leave you wanting more.

Las Vegas is an outdoorsy town. Visitors sticking to the glitz only get a glimpse from their hotel rooms of the mountains that form a ring around the city. And we get it. Sin City has some of the world’s best casinos, and it’s also evolved into way more than just gambling—check out our list of the best things to do in Las Vegas for proof. (Need more? Las Vegas was named the best city for recreation in America.) But those who really want to experience Las Vegas need to get outside. From desert treks over sculpted sandstone in Red Rock Canyon and mountain hikes to hidden waterfalls to ancient bristlecone forests on Mt. Charleston, Las Vegas has it all. Just a word of advice: You’ll want to make an appointment at one of the city’s best spas to recuperate. So don’t forget to pack your hiking boots. Here are some of the best places to hit the trails.

Italian cuisine is well represented in Las Vegas. There’s everything from family-run, decades-long kitchens that date to when the Rat Pack ran around in search of some Sunday gravy to expensive Strip restaurants run by tuxedoed captains. What you’ll notice most is that all of them have elevated their game by shaping noodles by hand and raising the level of those classic, comforting dishes we all love with fresh, high-end ingredients that still honor the culinary traditions of Italy. So whether you’re craving pasta, pizza or massive meatballs, these Las Vegas restaurants deliver an authentic taste of Italy and are sure to fill you up especially after a day conquering some of the top things to do in Las Vegas.

Las Vegas was built on legalized gambling. Once it was legal in other states, though, the novelty shifted the city’s priorities a bit. Now, Las Vegas has diversified into a dining and entertainment mecca with some of the best restaurants and buffets in the country and a wide variety of activities and attractions for all sorts of visitors. But it’s still Sin City and every night the casinos are packed with gamblers hoping to get lucky. Return visitors often find a particular casino they like and come back time after time. For the first-time guest, choosing a casino in Las Vegas can be daunting when there are so many options available. To help you find your way, here’s a list of the city’s top casinos and what we like best about them.

Although the best Las Vegas casinos and the best pools in Vegas have put Sin City on every traveler’s must-visit list, the city is about so much more. From amazing shopping to a whole lot of family-friendly activities (here are the best things to do with kids in Las Vegas), there’s an entire roster of things to do in Las Vegas that is sure to change your opinion about the city—starting with the best museums in Las Vegas. From the Neon Museum to the National Atomic Testing Museum, these venues are part and parcel of the essence of Sin City and you should make it a point to visit every single one of them.

Why is everyone vacationing in the same place? I often wonder this during travel spikes, scrolling social media to see people with nothing in common having the same experiences. Are we all spring skiers now? Is everyone actually having fun, or are we just yielding to a trend? It’s time we all dig a little deeper, skip the cookie-cutter trip and set off somewhere different. Forget what everyone else is doing! Let’s explore our own interests—and while we’re at it, do it where it’s not so crowded. To help you find the perfect underrated summer travel destination, we tapped our network of writers with plenty of experience discovering cool places. We’re showing new sides to cities and regions you already know and sharing choice spots that might be new to you. From wine tasting your way through Boise, Idaho, and encountering wildlife in Oakland, California, to ferry hopping in Southeast Alaska, these aren’t your typical summer escapes. A little less popular and still very exciting, these underrated U.S. destinations are calling your name this summer.

The most iconic casino on the Strip is nearing its 60th anniversary. At a time when other resorts, such as the Tropicana and Mirage, have closed, Caesars Palace continues to reinvent itself. And there’s just something about gambling here and takes you back in time. The casino offers 185 table games, more than 1,300 slot machines—from penny slots to $500 pulls±and a lively sportsbook with a newly renovated poker room next to it.

The grand dame of the Strip, the Bellagio is a classy casino. The opulent gold and burgundy baccarat salon is the type of place you’d expect James Bond to frequent, while Club Privé is another high-limit lounge complete with a whiskey program and fine cigar selection. Of course, the casino does have plenty of places to play for every budget.

Slot machines in the airport? You bet! With a number of six-figure jackpots having been paid out over the past couple years, progressive slot machines are the games to play here. In the summer of 2023, two travelers became millionaires; within weeks of each other, one flier won $1.3 million on a Wheel of Fortune Red Hot 7 machine and another hit for $1.3 million playing Wheel of Fortune Triple Double Emeralds. Waiting on a payout that size, you might not mind missing your flight.

When Station Casinos debuted Durango in December 2023 it was a game changer. The local casino, located about 10 miles from the Strip, is a gaming-heavy property with 83,000 square feet of casino space loaded with 2,300 slot machines and 60-plus table games. But what caught everyone’s attention was how bright it was with windows allowing natural light to shine in—something unseen anywhere else in the city. It brought a different type of energy and crowds. So did its state-of-the-art sportsbook with a covered outdoor patio called the George.

At this 117,000-square-foot casino, players can test their luck in the glow of the neon-lit Famous Foods street market-style dining hall, in the VIP high-limit Crockfords Casino & Lounge or on the 66th floor at a private casino in Allē Lounge.

Even though it’s fresh off a casino remodel, downtown’s El Cortez still has a cool old Vegas feel—and we like it for that. Well, that and the fact it has slots that are 27% looser than the Strip (as mentioned on its website). Not only are you more likely to stretch your dollar when you play here but El Cortez still has some coin-operated slots for those who like the clank-clank-clank sound when they cash out. They also have low table minimums and 10x odds on craps.

The big, beautiful blue building on the Strip’s north end opened in December 2023. Fontainebleau features 42-foot-high ceilings that tower over the 150,000 square feet of its casino. From its high-limit room with 105 slot machines and video poker machines to the intimate Solo Club and poolside gaming lounge, there’s a place to play for everyone.

The Punk Rock Museum isn’t the fanciest museum on the planet but it shouldn’t be. The edgy institution houses a very large collection of artifacts from punk’s heyday: Fliers, photos, clothing, handwritten lyrics, artwork and instruments crowd the two-story space. Don’t miss the Jam Room, where guests can plug in and play the actual guitars and basses of artists from Rise Against, NOFX and Pennywise, to name a few. There’s also a divey bar called the Triple Down to quench your thirst.

The Waldorf Astoria Spa & Salon—formerly the Spa at the Mandarin Oriental—is luxury at its finest. You’ll be greeted with tea and a cool towel and taken back to the ultimate relaxation area. Here, you can soothe aching muscles on heated tepidarium chairs; lower your stress level in aromatic herbal-infused steam rooms and dry sauna; soak in vitality pool (heated to a steamy 104 degrees Fahrenheit); and enjoy experience showers that treat your senses with different scents, sounds and lighting. The Turkish hammam is a coed experience for up to eight people.

This 55,000-square-foot pool oasis has palm trees, shower go-go platforms, and a party crowd that packs the place to dance to hear top DJs such as David Guetta, Afrojack, Marshmello, and The Chainsmokers. There is also a gaming pit for those feeling lucky, daybeds perched in the water, VIP cabanas, and exclusive bungalows with private plunge pools.

Las Vegas’ original dayclub at MGM Grand is a wild party full of hot revelers splashing in saltwater pools to the beats of some of the world’s most famous deejays. Loungers and daybeds can be modestly rented or guests can go all-in and reserve one of the ultra-exclusive bungalows with a private dipping pool, personal safe, and teak furniture.

What is Caesars Palace? Evel Knievel made the fountains famous. Celine Dion made residencies cool, and The Forum Shops brought luxury shopping to the city before anyone else. Today, Adele and Garth Brooks croon in the 4,300-seat Colosseum; ABSINTHE shocks audiences with its adults-only show and restaurant rule. Is Caesars Palace worth visiting? Absolutely. Its 85-acre center Strip location is ideal. The resort has 3,980 guest rooms, including the 182-room, Japanese-inspired boutique Nobu Hotel (and one of Nobu Matsuhisa’s largest restaurants). Guests beat the heat at the five-acre Garden of the Gods pool complex, relax at the luxurious Qua Baths & Spa, and party at OMNIA Nightclub with some of the world’s top DJs. What’s the best way to see Caesars Palace? Book a room to stay on the property, or just walk over and check it out. Where is it good to eat around Caesars Palace? Bacchanal Buffet is widely considered to be the city’s best buffet but the property has more than a dozen restaurants to experience. Guy Savoy serves elegant French cuisine, NY steakhouse Peter Luger just opened, and celebrity chefs Gordon Ramsay, Bobby Flay, Giada De Laurentiis, Guy Fieri, Lisa Vanderpump and pastry chef Dominique Ansel of cronut fame, all have restaurants or fast-casual eateries here. Check out more things to do in Las Vegas.

With hundreds of restaurants in Las Vegas throwing elaborate prix-fixe dinners on New Year’s Eve, where are you going?  From party spots with fire dancers to classy dinners serving caviar, steak or sushi, Las Vegas has plenty of places to welcome in 2025—whether it’s the ultimate destination for the evening or just a stop before taking in a concert or hitting the nightclub, here are a few of our favorites this year. Photograph: Courtesy Hofbräuhaus Las Vegas Hofbräuhaus Las Vegas For those who want to head to bed before midnight, they can get an early start and celebrate Bavarian style with a boot-stomping party that includes a 3pm balloon drop. Yes, the Midnight in Munich party celebrates the New Year as it occurs in Germany, hence the early start time. “Ein Prosit!” The party kicks off at 1pm. Ada’s Food + Wine  Ada’s at Tivoli Village is hosting a special masquerade dinner with two prix-fixe menus ($125 for four courses or $250 for eight). Caviar service and wine pairings are available as add-ons for this “Unmask the New Year” experience. Photograph: Courtesy Jose Salinas Caspian’s Cocktails & Caviar This days-old caviar and champagne lounge is coming out with a bang with a rock & roe party. The new spot, which took over the Cleopatra’s Barge location at Caesars Palace, will be serving stylish cocktails and everything caviar-topped—from waffles and tacos to lobster rolls and Pringles.   Ocean Prime First, let’s point out the obvious: The patio at this Stripside restaur

Prepare for a sultry night out. Lío, Ibiza’s legendary cabaret and dining experience, is taking over Mayfair Supper Club at Bellagio for two weeks beginning New Year’s weekend. Themed to answer the question, “What would you do if it were your last night on Earth?,” the high-energy dinner show, called “Dangerous Nights,” will feature sensual acts, pulsing music and seductive dances performed by a scantily-dressed cast (it’s an adults-only show, if you haven’t already guessed). With the Bellagio Fountains as a backdrop, Mayfair will turn into a spirited fiesta when Lío takes the stage for the 8pm show, which includes a four-course Mediterranean dinner. The prix-fixe menu will include chilled shrimp, hamachi crudo, seared Hudson Valley foie gras, filet mignon, grilled branzino and Black Forest cake. Reservations are required and can be made at Mayfair Super Club. The limited engagement runs December 30 to January 12. This will mark the third time the Lío Group has performed at Mayfair. The company has permanent locations in Ibiza, Mykonos, Mallorca and London with shows that travel the globe.

It’s called America’s Party for a reason. More than 400,000 people are expected in Las Vegas over New Year’s partying on the Strip and at the Fremont Street Experience. There are elaborate special dinner menus, dressy cocktail parties and of course concerts, DJs and live performances from some of the world’s top entertainers.  And it will all culminate with a booming eight-minute Grucci fireworks show launched from the rooftops of nine Strip casino-resorts. It will be synchronized to a soundtrack that will include ZZ Top’s cover of “Viva Las Vegas” and Panic! At The Disco’s “House of Memories.” Other events: the exterior of Sphere will present a countdown for other international cities as they welcome in 2025, starting with Sydney at 5pm, and downtown’s Fremont Street Experience will have live NYE performances from Flo Rida, Locash, Dylan Marlow, Bow Wow, Trick Daddy and Mike Jones (tickets start at $50). Also downtown, Circa Resort & Casino will host a “Countdown in the Clouds” NYE celebration at its rooftop Legacy Club–60 stories in the air. The party (tickets start at $295) will include an open bar and champagne toast, live DJ and firework views.  Revelers can also kick off their night with live entertainment. Here’s a list of some of the biggest events. 50 Cent at Da Club  The rapper will ring in 2025 with six performances at PH Live in Planet Hollywood from December 27 to January 4. Photograph: Courtesy AfterlifeAnyma Anyma “The End of Genesys” Music, art and technolog

“What’s this? What’s this? There’s color everywhere.” The opening lyric of the signature song in Tim Burton’s cult classic The Nightmare Before Christmas might perfectly describe the experience of the immersive viewing of the film happening at AREA15 for the next couple weeks.  AREA15 isn’t the only spot showing holiday films or, for that matter, celebrating Nightmare. You can catch many of your favorite flicks at ice rinks on the Strip and Jack Skellington fans can hit up the Chinatown speakeasy Mas Por Favor for a Nightmare Before Xmas pop-up—one of the many holiday events in Las Vegas.  But none of those events is quite like the one at AREA15. The holiday classic will screen inside the Portal at the trippy complex through January 2. The film will be shown in a 360-degree, projection-mapped space enhanced with choreographed lights and sound elements synced to the movie. Photograph: Courtesy AREA15/Bright Light Digital Art It’s an all ages experience with tickets running $40 for adults (includes one specialty cocktail or nonalcoholic beverage) and $20 for children (13 years old or under).

Mariah Carey may be the Queen of Christmas but a certain EGOT-winner is ready for some Christmas shine of her own. Jennifer Hudson will take the Fontainebleau stage this weekend, December 21 and 22, to perform the songs off her first-ever holiday album, The Gift of Love. The two concerts are a rare present for her fans, who can get in the holiday spirit before the show with a visit to the Fontainebleau ice rink. Here are all the details on her can’t-miss holiday performances. Where is Jennifer Hudson performing?  The award-winning singer’s show, The Gift of Love: An Intimate Live Experience, stops in Las Vegas for two nights at BleauLive Theater inside Fontainebleau Las Vegas on Saturday, December 21 and Sunday, December 22, 2024. Showtime is 8pm.  This is a holiday show. What is she going to sing? In October, Hudson released a 15-track holiday album, The Gift of Love. She will be performing songs off the album that include Christmas classics like “Hallelujah,” “O Holy Night,” “Winter Wonderland” and, of course,  “Jingle Bells,” alongside some holiday originals.   Hudson is an EGOT winner. Remind me what she’s won. Of the 27 EGOT recipients, Hudson is the youngest woman to obtain this status. (EGOT is an acronym for having won an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony Award.) Hudson is a Daytime Emmy winner and two-time Grammy-Award-winning recording artist. She won an Oscar for her role as “Effie” in Dreamgirls and a Tony Award as coproducer on “A Strange Loop,” which was named Best M

Perfectly dressed in a long sparkling pink gown, Lisa Vanderpump debuted her latest Las Vegas lounge at Flamingo on December 6 with an elaborate grand opening party that featured a cabaret singer and, fittingly, showgirls wearing feathered headpieces. Reality television stars Tom Schwartz and Peter Madrigal, along with the cast from Vanderpump’s latest show, Vanderpump Villa, also attended.  Called Pinky’s by Vanderpump, it’s a name that not only plays on the colorful Flamingo but Vanderpump’s nickname as well. What is going to strike visitors first is how seamless of a fit Pinky’s is in the soon-to-be 78-year-old property.  Designed by Vanderpump and her longtime business partner Nick Alain, Pinky’s has such a vintage Art Deco look that—in a nod to the history of the property—it gives off the appearance of age, as if it’s been there for decades. Photograph: Courtesy Nikki Ryan PhotographyNick Alain and Lisa Vanderpump at Pinky’s by Vanderpump at Flamingo Las Vegas The 198-seat restaurant and bar is a golden palace with hints of pink (no neon here), a stamped floor, bright green crystal chandeliers that could have been plucked from a Wicked set and playful artwork—there’s one of Vanderpump riding a flamingo.  Of course, anyone who has visited her two other ultra-popular Las Vegas lounges—Vanderpump Cocktail Garden at Caesars Palace and Vanderpump à Paris—know that just like her reality series, her restaurants are a show with the cocktails and food meant to be photographed a

This is a win for locals. Holsteins, which closed its burger joint at Cosmopolitan in July, has announced it’s opening a new restaurant, Holsteins Shakes & Buns, in the Arts District downtown. It’s welcome news to Holsteins fans who’ll no longer have to battle Strip traffic to get their fix. The restaurant will be located at 1216 South Main Street, next to Velveteen Rabbit. It’s scheduled to open in early spring 2025. Holsteins spent 14 years at Cosmopolitan serving its behemoth burgers, boozy milkshakes and innovative apps such as spicy ahi poke and pork belly fries. Expect a similar menu at the new location; that means big juicy burgers piled tall with toppings (including foie gras) and alcohol-boosted milkshakes like the Campfire S’mores, a blend of rich chocolate, toasted marshmallow and whiskey. Photograph: Courtesy HolsteinsBam-boozled Shake with marshmallow vodka, graham cracker, chocolate sauce, toasted marshmallow, s'mores chocolate balls, chocolate covered graham crackers, vanilla frosting and graham crumble Aiming for a hipster and sports-loving crowd, the new Holsteins is said to be a 2,800-square-foot space that will have an edgy, more industrial feel with brick walls and concrete floors. It will be open for lunch and offer late-night dining. The Cosmopolitan has announced it’s opening a new concept, Amaya Modern Mexican Restaurant, in the former Holsteins location.

There’s some good news coming out of Death Valley National Park: Scotty’s Castle is finally reopening. Closed for nearly a decade after a massive flash flood isolated the property from the public, weekend visitors can now schedule a walking tour of the near century-old Spanish-style villa. Tours of the castle and grounds ($35 per person) are available on Saturdays and Sundays through March 23, 2025. Space, however, is limited to 20 participants per tour so bookings are difficult. Proceeds from ticket sales will go toward the continued conservation work at Scotty’s Castle, which has been closed since October 17, 2015 following a storm that dumped 3.5 inches of rain within five hours. The area will not be open to visitors without ticketed tours. The story of Scotty’s Castle is legendary and guests taking the tour will find out exactly how a con man convinced a millionaire to build an extravagant mansion in the middle of nowhere. They’ll also learn about the more recent history of Death Valley, the flood and $66 million restoration. The mansion was built in the 1920s because Walter Scott, a cowboy who performed in Buffalo Bill’s “Wild West” show, met, schmoozed and duped insurance businessman Albert Johnson into investing into his search for gold in them thar hills. None was found. But that didn’t stop Johnson from pouring money into the elaborate villa, which he used sparingly with his wife Bessie. Instead, it was Scotty who made it his home.

Cronut creator Dominique Ansel has opened his second location in Las Vegas—but this one hits closer to home for the chef because it reminds him of his childhood. Before he was a famous pastry chef with a James Beard Award, he was just a kid with a sweet tooth growing up in the small French town of Beauvais, an hour north of Paris. He remembers walking to small cafes where he would grab a croissant or whatever else he could get his hands on those days. His new shop, Dominique Ansel Marché, inside the Paris Las Vegas resort—which marries bakery and patisserie—is just what Ansel was after. “In each of our shops, we always create something unique,” he explains. “We wanted to recreate the feeling of a Parisian marketplace—something I remember fondly growing up, with fresh-made crêpes, slow-cooked rotisserie chicken with French fries or roasted potatoes, beautiful fruit tarts and croissants. It reminds me so much of home in France, right here at the heart of the Strip.” Photograph: Courtesy Caesars EntertainmentDominique Ansel Photograph: Courtesy Caesars Entertainment The day before Dominique Ansel Marché opened he invited a group of journalists to tour the 5,000-square-foot café-style space and make crêpes (a task I failed miserably when I tore the batter, which he patiently fixed). Fresh flowers and greenery give Marché that inviting walk-up sidewalk cafe feel Ansel was after and the breakfast-to-dinner menu accomplishes his goal of being more than a bakery. Each month will

It’s rodeo week. Las Vegas has traded race cars for bull riding and steer wrestling as the world’s top cowboys come to battle for more than $12.5 million in prizes. Makes you wish you learned how to ride a bull, doesn’t it? The National Finals Rodeo runs December 5 to 14 at the Thomas & Mack Center, but off the dirt there are dozens of bars, country concerts and events all aimed at getting rodeo-goers’ boots on the floor.  This weekend marks the grand opening of Jason Aldean’s Kitchen + Bar, and bars like Gilley’s Saloon at Treasure Island and Loser’s at MGM Grand have line dancing and entertainment, plus live music at Blake Shelton’s Ole Red. Photograph: Courtesy Eugene Dela Cruz / OneSevenAgency.comJason Aldean at the Tractor Bar Below is a rundown of some of the top acts and performances. You can find a full schedule here. Brad Paisley: Encore Theater at Wynn Las Vegas, December 6 to 8. Midland and Tanya Tucker: The Theater at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas, December 6. Rodney Carrington: David Copperfield Theater at MGM Grand, December 6, 7 and 8.  Cody Jinks: Dolby Live at Park MGM, December 6 and 7. Shania Twain: PH Live at Planet Hollywood Resort, December 6, 7, 11, 13 and 14. Thomas Rhett: BleauLive Theater at Fontainebleau Las Vegas, December 6, 7, 13 and 14. George Strait with Chris Stapleton and Little Big Town: Allegiant Stadium, December 7.  Eagles: Sphere, December 6, 7, 13 and 14. Garth Brooks: Colosseum at Caesars Palace, December 7, 8, 12 and 14. Pam Tillis and Lo

As if you needed another reason to visit the Cosmopolitan Ice Rink or an excuse to check out the debut of Fontainebleau’s Oasis Ice Rink, both venues have plans to show family-friendly holiday films that are sure to please the youngest skaters in your group. Among the dozens of holiday events and activities, these two ice rinks have scheduled special movie nights all month long giving families a unique venue to watch their favorite holiday films. While the rooftop Boulevard Pool at the Cosmopolitan has a speakeasy and spiked drinks for parents, kids will find fun on the ice, playing in the “snow showers,” roasting s’mores or eating churros. There are even special afternoons for photo-ops with Santa Claus (December 8, 13, 15 and 21 from 1 to 4pm).  As for the movies, they’ll be shown on the resort’s 65-foot marquee every Monday and Tuesday at 7pm. Entry to the Cosmopolitan Ice Rink and holiday village is complimentary. Skating rates vary.  Cosmopolitan Holiday Movie Schedule  Movies begin at 7pm  – Dec 9: How the Grinch Stole Christmas– Dec 10: The Muppets– Dec 16: The Grinch– Dec 17: Frozen– Dec 23: The Polar Express– Dec 24: The Nightmare Before Christmas– Dec 25: The Santa Clause– Dec 30: National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation– Jan 6: Grease (Tentative) Rendering: Courtesy Fontainebleau The Fontainebleau debuts its Oasis Ice Rink this season. With two rinks and 8,000 square feet of ice surface, Oasis is the largest ice rink in the city. It also has a holiday village, seaso

After 22 years and more than 9,000 performances at Rio Hotel & Casino, Chippendales is leaving their cozy confines for the lights of the Las Vegas Strip.  The muscled men of Chippendales will take the Rio stage for the last time December 31 and move to the LINQ Hotel + Experience with a new show inside the Mat Franco Theater beginning January 14, 2025.  Consistently named the “Best Male Revue” in Las Vegas, the popular bachelorette party destination sold well over one million tickets during its 22-year Rio run, which featured more than 130 cast members tearing off more than 275,000 tank tops. News of the Chippendales move comes as Rio turns its focus on phase two of the resort’s renovation, which will focus on modernizing the Masquerade Tower guest rooms and casino spaces there, possibly including the current Chippendales showroom. Photograph: Courtesy HyattKing suite at Rio Phase one of Rio’s $340 million renovation is now complete. It saw Dreamscape, which purchased the property from Caesars Entertainment, remodel all of the more than 1,500 suites in the Ipanema Tower and add dining and bar experiences like the Canteen Food Hall, Lapa Lounge and Luckley Tavern & Grill. More restaurants will be added in the second phase of the renovation. Rio has also joined the Destination by Hyatt brand allowing World of Hyatt members to earn and redeem points for stays at the property.