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Trust Us: A burning cube, a Mob play and a delicious cookie

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The Life Cube art project goes up in flames this weekend.
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Life Cube Burn Now that this urban art project has been adorned with the goals and expressions of countless artists and passersby, the 24-foot-by-24-foot cube will be torched Burning Man-style to release those affirmations. The event will also feature performances from Vegas singer Sabriel and local improv-rock act Moksha. March 21, 4-9 p.m., free, 902 Fremont St.

One Night for One Drop In honor of World Water Day, artists from all of Cirque du Soleil’s Las Vegas shows perform in this one-night-only original production benefiting Guy Laliberté’s One Drop charity, dedicated to ensuring clean water is available to everyone everywhere. March 21, 7:30 p.m., $225+, Michael Jackson One Theatre at Mandalay Bay.

Men in Suits This Las Vegas Little Theatre comedy-drama involves Mafia types who mistakenly “rub out” the wrong guy. Good thing nothing like that ever happened in Vegas ... March 21-30; Fridays & Saturdays, 8 p.m.; Sundays, 2 p.m.; $15.

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater The renowned troupe performs to music by The White Stripes (orchestrations), Dean Martin and African American spirituals: “Chroma,” “Minus 16” and “Revelations” on Saturday and “Lift,” “Petite Mort,” Strange Humors” and “Revelations” on Sunday. March 22, 7:30 p.m.; March 23, 2 p.m.; $26-$125. Smith Center’s Reynolds Hall.

Mmmmmmmm ... macarons ....

Mmmmmmmm ... macarons ....

LAUGH

Bill Maher He’s one of the country’s most polarizing comics—and thanks to an ongoing residency, he’s all ours for a few weekends every year. Between Russia, the missing plane and Obamacare, he should have plenty to talk about. March 22 & 23, 8 p.m., $60-$90, Pearl.

EAT

Macaron Day Payard Patisserie is the place to be on March 20, and not only to get your fill of the tiny, colorful cookies. Chef Francois Payard’s Makecaron Kit will be available for purchase for just one day, so you can attempt to recreate these sweet jewels at home. Caesars Palace.

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