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Wet ’N’ Wild Saturday marks the grand opening of the water park’s newest chute: Tornado, which looks like a giant funnel on its side—and will make its riders feel like George Clooney and Mark Wahlberg in The Perfect Storm. Bonus: VIP pass holders can get in at 8 a.m., two hours before the general public. May 24, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., $30-$40.
Las Vegas 51s What better way to celebrate Memorial Day than America’s pastime? The division-dominating local team faces the Sacramento River Cats throughout MDW, with a post-game fireworks show on Friday, free T-shirts to the first 2,500 fans on Saturday and dollar-priced bites on Monday. May 23 & 24, 7:05 p.m.; May 25 & 26, 12:05 p.m.; $10-$25; Cashman Field.
HEAR
Music That Doesn't Suck This free jazz concert—made possible by a grant from the Nevada Arts Council—should be renamed Musicians That Don’t Suck. The performing quintet includes some of the best musicians in town, such as Moksha keyboardist Brian Triola and trombonist Nate Kimball, the latter having written songs expressly for the concert. May 28, 7:30 p.m., free, Baobab Stage at Town Square. .
He may be controversial, but Katt Williams is also funny as hell.
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Katt Williams Unpredictable? Definitely. He’s been known to confront audiences and “retire” from stand-up comedy. Funny? Without a doubt. With Williams, you never quite know what you’re getting into, but who cares when you’re laughing this hard? May 25, 8 p.m., $35-$95, the Joint.
RACE
Trails of Fury Fancy a run on Satan’s Escalator? Local trail-race organizer Desert Dash takes to Cottonwood Valley this weekend for daytime and moonlight races ranging from a light 5k to the ultra 50k. Take your anger out on the dirt. May 24, start times and prices vary.
EAT
Tuscan Chopped Salad The Lake Las Vegas Hilton’s Firenze Lounge is a best-kept secret for killer sunsets and cocktails, but don’t miss the food. Especially this medley of wild greens, roasted chicken, avocado, cucumber, tomato, carrot, olives and chickpeas beautifully dressed in creamy citrus-basil dressing. It’s worth the drive. $12.
