Podcast: Books and Boba

The world of contemporary Asian American literature is vast and varied, much like the continent itself. Podcast hosts Marvin Yueh and Reera Yoo spotlight authors from a wide range of genres—including thrillers, graphic novels, memoirs, YA, sci-fi and fantasy—through author interviews, industry news and a book-of-the-month pick. If you haven’t delved into Asian American lit since The Joy Luck Club, this is a great way to expand your library. Check out the episodes on Severance and Convenience Store Woman, two outstanding novels from the past few years. Some picks are just pure fun, like Crazy Rich Asians by Kevin Kwan. And yes, the book’s better than the movie. Apple Podcasts. –Genevie Durano

Concert: Jonh Lloyd Young at The Space

A longtime Vegas favorite for his performance as Frankie Valli in Jersey Boys—which he duplicated on Broadway and in the Clint Eastwood-directed film version—Grammy- and Tony-winning singer and actor John Lloyd Young returns to the Space for a romantic concert and livestream dubbed Vegas Valentine. Expect “Unchained Melody,” “My Eyes Adored You” and yes, “Can’t Take My Eyes Off You.” February 12, 6 p.m., $30-$100, thespacelv.com. –Brock Radke

Art: Oryan at Wyland Gallery

Las Vegas artist Oryan connects us to the universe. Using his self-described “liquid fusion” technique, he paints the spiritual world as organic shapes: trees, stars and wild animals. “Looking into the deep layers of paint, one can imagine the endless patterns and movements of humanity and nature overlapping through space and time,” Oryan writes on his website OryanArts.com, describing his abstract “Network Series” of paintings.

Despite working from an unassuming studio in an industrial area near Palace Station, Oryan’s creations can be seen at top tourist spots around the country, including the Strip. On February 13, he’ll will make an in-person appearance at Wyland Gallery to show off new art and conduct a live painting demonstration. Strong social distancing guidelines will be in place. February 13, noon-5 p.m., Wyland Gallery, Miracle Mile Shops at Planet Hollywood, free. –C. Moon Reed

TV: Resident Alien

The “SyFy Original” label might conjure visions of Sharknadoes, but with Resident Alien, the phrase takes on new meaning: This is some audacious, wholly original stuff. Alan Tudyk (Firefly, Rogue One) is adroitly hilarious as Harry, a marooned extraterrestrial anxiously posing as the doctor for a small, eccentric Colorado town. Tudyk portrays a new-to-this-body entity as few have before; it’s a bit like a possession. There are notes of Northern Exposure, The X Files and even The Thing here, in service of a terrific cast and story. Wednesdays, 10 p.m., SyFy. –Geoff Carter

Music: Still Corners' The Last Exit

It’s been three years since Tessa Murray and Greg Hughes released their fourth album, and now the duo has returned with a new lush and hypnotic LP. The Last Exit finds the Londoners influenced by folkier, western undertones, while still maintaining the ethereal, whisper-soft magic that has garnered the pair more than 600,000 monthly listeners on Spotify. Weaving dream-pop with introspective, country-tinged flavors, Still Corners continues to breathe new life into its sound, more than 10 years after the group’s formation. –Leslie Ventura