A.D. Hopkins at The Writer's Block

The award-winning Las Vegas journalist and author reads from his new book, For the Boys Who Woke Up Early. What better way to get a sneak peek at the beloved Downtown bookstore’s new location? March 7, 6:30 p.m., free, 519 S. 6th St. –C. Moon Reed

Fuerza Bruta at Excalibur

Entertainment in Las Vegas is shaped by experiences, not “shows.” That word has become an oversimplification of the adventures we seek out these days, progressing rapidly thanks to technology and creativity. Sitting in a chair and watching a performance onstage is only the starting point.

The newest “show” on the Vegas Strip has no chairs. Its stage is merely a concept. Fuerza Bruta has been touring the world for more than 15 years, thrilling international audiences with a fully immersive mix of dynamic music, emotion and aerial imagery. Launched in Buenos Aires in 2003 by creator and artistic director Diqui James and musical director and composer Gaby Kerpel, it has found an unlikely home in Las Vegas at the Excalibur, more specifically a 3,800-square-foot Strip-side tent. Inside, you’ll be standing “onstage” for a 360-degree, festival-like performance, including aerial artists all around you and acrobatic dancers splashing in a Lucite pool suspended just above your head.

Fuerza Bruta is planned as a six-month engagement of 10 shows a week but it wouldn’t be surprising to see this inventive new arrival transform into a permanent installation. Wednesday-Sunday, 7 & 9:30 p.m., $73-$115. –Brock Radke

Markey on the Mountain at Lee Canyon

Downtown’s Market in the Alley takes a snow day with 10 female-owned vendors, live music and a free women’s snowboarding clinic. Lift tickets cost $25—$5 of which goes to the High Five Foundation. March 8, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., free. –Geoff Carter

The Beat Junkies at On the Record

Which of the 13 members of this DJ collective will guide the party at On the Record? The seminal turntable artists will take over the main room at Park MGM’s intimate club Friday with DJ ZO spinning in the Living Room. March 8, 10 p.m., $25-$30. –Brock Radke

Pigeons Playing Ping Pong at Brooklyn Bowl

Yes, moe. is headlining, but the most notable aspect of these back-to-back shows might be the Vegas debut of the opener, one of the jam scene’s hottest acts. The funky Baltimore foursome has self-released three albums and an EP since 2010, building their devoted “Flock” through near-constant touring and word-of-mouth. 7 p.m., $40-$60 per night. –Spencer Patterson

Blood Wedding at UNLV's Alta Ham Fine Arts

Nevada Conservatory Theater brings Federico García Lorca’s 1932 tragedy to the stage. Allegra Libonati directs the tale of star-crossed lovers rebelling against the norms of their Catholic Spanish upbringing. Take the title seriously. March 8-16, Days & times vary, $20. –Geoff Carter

Booker T. Jones at Smith Center's Cabaret Jazz

If the 74-year-old Rock and Roll Hall of Famer’s name isn’t familiar, his biggest hit, “Green Onions”—released by early R&B outfit Booker T. & The M.G.’s in 1962—surely will be. March 9, 6 & 8:30 p.m., $37-$59. –Spencer Patterson

My Favorite Murder at Park Theater

True crime podcasters, writers and comics Karen Kilgariff and Georgia Hardstark bring their live show to Vegas, delighting a rabid fan cult affectionately known as “Murderinos.” See the saucy duo before their new book, Stay Sexy & Don’t Get Murdered: The Definitive How-To Guide, comes out this spring. March 9, 8 p.m. $52+.–C. Moon Reed