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Are you ready for some poker?

Are you ready for some poker?

The World Series of Poker prepares to shuffle up and deal at the Rio By Renée LiButti Vegas.com When it comes to world-class poker, nothing compares to the World Series of Poker, which will get underway at the end of this month in Las Vegas. Now in its 43rd year, the prestigious poker tournament is [...]

Vegas Weekender: Moms, music and mayhem

Vegas Weekender: Moms, music and mayhem

Mother’s Day in Vegas should be more than a fancy dinner and a show: It should be an all-weekend extravaganza. Whether you’re planning a trip with mom or celebrating your own motherhood, enjoy everything from rock concerts and fine dining to comedic acts and parties. Shows: Top music stars play in Vegas this weekend “V – [...]

Vegas Weekender: Music, sports and comedy on tap for Cinco de Mayo weekend

Vegas Weekender: Music, sports and comedy on tap for Cinco de Mayo weekend

What’s more caliente than the temperatures in Vegas? If you’re coming to town this weekend, get ready for a trip filled with headlining acts, pool party grand opening celebrations and savory, sizzling entreés and drink specials to kick off the holiday. Arriba! Shows Nathan Burton Comedy Magic provides an afternoon treat for all ages. See this [...]

Treat mom to spa treats and dining feasts for Mother’s Day in Vegas

Treat mom to spa treats and dining feasts for Mother’s Day in Vegas

Mother’s Day is a just a few short weeks away (Sunday, May 13), and you want to make sure Mom feels like a queen. Show her your apprecation by rewarding her with relaxing spa treatments, savory brunches or delectable dinners available on the Las Vegas Strip.  The best thing about these Vegas treats? You can [...]

Vegas Weekender: Indulge in parties, spa treatments and more

Vegas Weekender: Indulge in parties, spa treatments and more

Vegas is thisclose to reaching its triple-digit temperatures, and this weekend’s events are only the beginning. From hot headlining acts and pool parties to spicy dishes and indulgent spa treatments, the forecast looks like a fiery trip with a high possibility of fun. Sizzling shows It’s hard to see all your favorite performers in one [...]

Our 10 favorite shopping malls in Vegas

Our 10 favorite shopping malls in Vegas

There’s really no reason to pack a lot when you’re coming to Las Vegas, especially when the Strip features all the clothes, shoes and accessories you’ll ever need. And since you’re coming to the Entertainment Capital of the World, you’ll be doing more than just shopping. Each mall is a full-on, unforgettable experience. 1. Fashion Show mall I always [...]

Vegas Weekender: All you need is ‘Love,’ but there’s plenty of food, fun, music and more

Vegas Weekender: All you need is ‘Love,’ but there’s plenty of food, fun, music and more

Shows and Concerts With a timeless Beatles soundtrack and Cirque du Soleil’s ability to use acrobatics for storytelling, LOVE Cirque du Soleil at the Mirage is a sure hit. “LOVE” is a journey through Beatlemania, but also tells its own story in a theater featuring 360-degree seating, meaning there’s not a bad seat in the house. [...]

Vegas Weekender: Steamy shows, top Easter specials, National Beer Day and more

Vegas Weekender: Steamy shows, top Easter specials, National Beer Day and more

Shows X Burlesque at the Flamingo is a sultry burlesque show that combines edgy choreography, comedic moments, music and beautiful dancers into an unforgettable experience. The 180-seat X-Burlesque theater is small enough to allow for up-close interaction with the dancers, who will go out into the crowd and perform on a stripper pole in the [...]

Vegas remembers 100 years of Titanic

Vegas remembers 100 years of Titanic

Before the “Twilight” movie series craze with Team Jacob and Team Edward, everyone was crazy about Team Jack – as in Jack and Rose from James Cameron’s 1997 blockbuster hit, “Titanic.” I remember being a sophomore in high school, completely smitten with the love story between Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet’s fictional characters. While the [...]

Weekender: Have a few laughs, experience ‘Texas’ in Vegas and more

Weekender: Have a few laughs, experience ‘Texas’ in Vegas and more

Shows The Brad Garrett Comedy Club is back, but it’s got a new home: the MGM Grand. The new club features established comedians and up-and-coming acts. Brad Garrett, Ralph Harris, Michael Somerville and Geechy Guy mark the debut lineup for the new BGCC . Tickets start at $46.40 with shows at 8 and 10 p.m. [...]

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