SWEDISH HOUSE MAFIA AT XS
The legendary supergroup has already performed stadium gigs in Peru and Brazil this month, but somehow a set at XS Nightclub the night before Formula 1 takes over Vegas feels like it has to be the biggest SHM show since last year’s headlining turn at Coachella. November 17, 10:30 p.m., $40-$50+, wynnsocial.com.
MALAA AT AREA15
Because that’s just what happens over there, Area15 is counter programming a bit for race weekend. Insomniac is behind the wheel for this A-Lot bass-house bash starring mysterious DJ and producer Malaa, a member of the Pardon My French collective with DJ Snake, Tchami and Mercer. Moody electronic music maker Devault and Grammy-nominated duo Goodboys open things up. November 17, 9 p.m., $30+, insomniac.frontgatetickets.com.
PAUL OAKENFOLD AT INSPIRE
Wait, what? Who? Where? This incredibly unlikely booking is clearly a product of the international powers of the Grand Prix. The forgotten Downtown Project nightclub and lounge at the corner of Las Vegas Boulevard and Fremont Street brings Oakey back to Vegas for the first time since an Area15 set last fall, scheduled for a 2-hour set after support acts Prism, Hot Pursuit, Anayah and Tim Clark. Dubbed “Return to Planet Perfecto”—a shoutout to Oakenfold’s game-changing residency at the Palms 15 years ago—this could be the one party that gets grouchy locals out of the house during race weekend. November 17, 9 p.m., $25+, nextevents.ticketspice.com/return-to-planet-perfecto.
MARTIN GARRIX AT MARQUEE DAYCLUB
There are precious few pool parties scheduled in the coming days, and it is November after all. We circled this set by Dutch star Martin Garrix, who also plays Omnia at Caesars Palace this weekend, a long time ago as a great excuse to revisit the Marquee Dayclub Dome, renowned for its consistent climate. Time to take a dip, hit the dancefloor, and maybe peek out from atop Cosmo to check out the racetrack. November 18, 11 a.m., $30-$50+, events.taogroup.com.
CALVIN HARRIS, DIPLO & DOM DOLLA AT XS
Wynn Nightlife has been playing around with resident teamups lately, including a collaboration between Marshmello and Tyga at Encore Beach Club this same Saturday. But the star power at XS at night is simply overwhelming, with Harris on the decks during the race plus a special late-night set with Diplo and Dom Dolla. November 18, 10 p.m., $50-$75+, wynnsocial.com.
LIL JON AT TAO
As our Weekly cover feature proved back in March, when there’s a huge Vegas sporting event, Lil Jon will be there. And since the Atlanta legend is usually spinning and partying at Hakkasan or Jewel, the option to catch him at Strip nightlife stalwart Tao is too tempting to pass up. November 18, 10:30 p.m., $20-$30+, events.taogroup.com.
RÜFÜS DU SOL & BLACK COFFEE AT XS
You don’t have to wait until the next Art of the Wild weekend at Wynn to catch these two big draws, but even during those majestic mini-festivals, you’d never catch alt-dance trio Rüfüs Du Sol and soulful South African producer and DJ Black Coffee performing on the same night in the same space. November 19, 10 p.m., $60+, wynnsocial.com.
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