Thursday, December 7

SPORTS: WRANGLER NATIONAL FINALS RODEO Thru 12/16, times vary, Thomas & Mack Center, nfrexperience.com.

MUSIC: MIRANDA LAMBERT 8 p.m., & 12/9-12/10, Bakkt Theater,  ticketmaster.com.

MUSIC: WARREN ZEIDERS 7:30 p.m., the Chelsea, ticketmaster.com.

SPORTS: NBA IN-SEASON TOURNAMENT Thru 12/9, times vary, T-Mobile Arena, axs.com.

MUSIC: RYAN BINGHAM WITH THE TEXAS GENTLEMEN With Corb Lund, 9 p.m., Theater at Virgin, axs.com.

MUSIC: PIERCE THE VEIL With L.S. Dunes, Dayseeker, Destroy Boys, 5:30 p.m., Brooklyn Bowl, ticketmaster.com.

PARTY: JUICY J 10:30 p.m., Drai’s Nightclub, draisgroup.com.

MUSIC: TANNER USREY 8 p.m., Resorts World Event Center, rodeovegas.com.

MUSIC: BURNING WITCHES With Tyrants By Night, 7:30 p.m., Count’s Vamp’d, eventbrite.com.

COMEDY: RODNEY CARRINGTON Thru 12/9, 9 p.m., David Copperfield Theater, mgmgrand.mgmresorts.com.

MUSIC: BARRY MANILOW Thru 12/9, 7 p.m., Westgate International Theater, ticketmaster.com.

MUSIC: DEZ HOSTON & THE LONGWOOD BAND Thru 12/9, 5 p.m., Downtown Las Vegas Events Center, dlvec.com.

PARTY: SWEETTOOTH & ARTIX With Collision, Jason White, 10 p.m., We All Scream, weallscream.com.

MUSIC: HAUSHANKA With Ugly Boy, Muertos Heist, Sticker, 8 p.m., the Griffin, blacksheep booking.ticketbud.com.

ARTS: A VERY VEGAS CHRISTMAS CAROL Not for the faint of heart or easily offended, A Very Vegas Christmas Carol is an original “lounge musical spin” on the classic tale of a miser and three ghosts who visit on Christmas Eve. This F-bomb-laced “Scorsese parody,” with book and lyrics by Troy Heard and music by James E. Edwards, tells the story of the most ruthless casino owner in town and the Sin City specters—including a cranky cocktail waitress and bizarre French-Canadian clown—that visit the night before Christmas. Thru 12/10, 7 p.m., $40, Majestic Repertory Theatre, majesticrepertory.com. –Shannon Miller

Friday, December 8

MUSIC: CODY JINKS 10 p.m.,  & 12/9, Dolby Live, ticketmaster.com.

MUSIC: MAMMOTH WVH Van Halen’s original band name was Mammoth, and that’s why Wolfgang Van Halen, 32-year-old multi-instrumentalist and son of Eddie Van Halen, chose that name for his first band. Now that he’s released a second album of tight, muscular rock—once again writing all the songs and playing every instrument himself—and hit the road for a headlining tour, things are really starting to shape up. “It’s a really crazy thing to be headlining, kind of eye opening in a way I wasn’t expecting,” Van Halen says; the band has opened for Metallica and Guns N’ Roses. “In this day and age it’s tough to tell where you stand without concrete data ... so going to these venues and seeing people show up—and selling some places out on our own—I never expected that sort of bump in the past two years.” But if you listen to new tracks like “Another Celebration at the End of the World” and “I’m Alright,” you might be compelled to check the live show. Just don’t expect any covers of his legendary dad’s stuff. “He spawned enough imitators. I can play it, it’s just not something I want to do,” he says. “It’s fun to give nods and I think it will always be part of me no matter what.” 7 p.m., $25-$65, House of Blues, concerts.livenation.com. –Brock Radke

ARTS: ELF THE MUSICAL 8 p.m., & 12/9 (& 12/9-12/10, 2 p.m.), Las Vegas Little Theatre, lvlt.org.

MUSIC: CODY JOHNSON 7:30 p.m., MGM Grand Garden Arena, axs.com.

ARTS: NEVADA BALLET THEATRE: THE NUTCRACKER 7:30 p.m., & 12/9 (& 12/9-12/10, 2 p.m.), Reynolds Hall, thesmithcenter.com.

MUSIC: CHRIS ISAAK 8 p.m., Pearl Concert Theater, ticketmaster.com.

COMEDY: JEFF DUNHAM 8 p.m., Bakkt Theater, ticketmaster.com.

MUSIC: GARY ALLAN With Mark Mackay, 8 p.m., the Chelsea, ticketmaster.com.

COMEDY: JIM GAFFIGAN 8 p.m., & 12/9, Encore Theater, ticketmaster.com.

MUSIC: DJANGOBELLS HOLIDAY JAZZ EXPERIENCE With Tatiana Eva-Maria, John Jorgenson Quintet, 6:30 p.m., Water Street Plaza Amphitheater, cityofhenderson.com.

SPORTS: G LEAGUE IGNITE VS. SANTA CRUZ WARRIORS 7 p.m., Dollar Loan Center, axs.com.

MUSIC: U2 8 p.m., & 12/9, 12/13, Sphere, ticketmaster.com.

MUSIC: GARTH BROOKS 8 p.m., & 12/9, 12/13, the Colosseum, ticketmaster.com.

COMEDY: PAULY SHORE 9 p.m., & 12/9, Wiseguys Arts District, wiseguyscomedy.com.

MUSIC: CARRIE UNDERWOOD 8 p.m., & 12/9, 12/13, Resorts World Theatre, axs.com.

PARTY: ZEDD 10 p.m., Zouk Nightclub, zoukgrouplv.com.

MUSIC: KYLIE MINOGUE 9:30 p.m., & 12/9, Voltaire, ticketmaster.com.

COMEDY: NICK SWARDSON 8:30 p.m., & 12/9, Summit Showroom, ticketmaster.com.

PARTY: DIPLO With Vavo, 10:30 p.m., XS Nightclub, wynnsocial.com.

PARTY: MONEYBAGG YO 10:30 p.m., Drai’s Nightclub, draisgroup.com.

Saturday, December 9

COMEDY: NIMESH  PATEL 6 p.m., House of Blues, concerts. livenation.com.

SPORTS: UNLV MEN’S BASKETBALL VS. LOYOLA MARYMOUNT Time TBD, Dollar Loan Center, axs.com.

MUSIC: JON PARDI With Jackson Dean, Ella Langley, DJ Highmax, 7 p.m., Michelob Ultra Arena, axs.com.

ARTS: ARTIST BRIAN WALSBY Reception 8 p.m., exhibit thru 1/31, Punk Rock Museum, thepunkrockmuseum.com.

MUSIC: CLAY WALKER 9 p.m., Pearl Concert Theater, ticketmaster.com.

FOOD & DRINK: HOLIDAY APPY HOUR With chef Alicia Shevetone, 5 p.m., Vegas Valley Winery, eventbrite.com.

PARTY: LUDACRIS 10 p.m., Zouk Nightclub, zoukgrouplv.com.

MUSIC: IAN MUNSICK With Ashland Craft, 8:30 p.m., the Chelsea, ticketmaster.com.

PARTY: 2 CHAINZ 10:30 p.m., Drai’s Nightclub, draisgroup.com.

MUSIC: ALEXANDRA KAY 10 p.m., Stoney’s Rockin’ Country, stoneysrockincountry.com.

PARTY: O.T. GENASIS With Justin Credible, 10:30 p.m., Jewel Nightclub, events.taogroup.com.

PARTY: DILLON FRANCIS & BRANDI CYRUS 10:30 p.m., XS Nightclub, wynnsocial.com.

MUSIC: BRUJERIA With Piñata Protest, No/Mas, Eloteros, Inframundo, 7 p.m., the Usual Place, eventbrite.com.

PARTY: MATRODA 9 p.m., the A-Lot at Area15, area15.com.

PARTY: PHASEONE With Ivory, Virus Syndicate, 9 p.m., Hard Rock Live, seetickets.us.

FOOD & DRINK: YUKON PIZZA’S FIRST ANNIVERSARY Yukon is what pizza dreams are made of. This pie has been making a serious impact on the local scene since before it opened the brick-and-mortar last year. The 125-year-old heirloom sourdough crust pizzas are finished with quality sauces and toppings and wood-fired until reaching a perfect melt. This Sunday, Yukon invites you to help celebrate a year of success and give back to the community. The all-day event will include raffle prizes, a toy drive, food specials and, of course, $1 slices. Noon, 1130 E. Charleston Blvd. #160, yukonpizza.com. –Gabriela Rodriguez

Sunday, December 10

MUSIC: TOBY KEITH 8 p.m., & 12/11, 12/14, Dolby Live, ticketmaster.com.

SPORTS: LAS VEGAS RAIDERS VS. MINNESOTA VIKINGS 1:05 p.m., Allegiant Stadium, ticketmaster.com.

MUSIC: RANDY HOUSER & TRACY LAWRENCE With Kendell Marvel, 8 p.m., Theater at Virgin, axs.com.

SPORTS: VEGAS GOLDEN KNIGHTS VS. SAN JOSE SHARKS 7 p.m., T-Mobile Arena, axs.com.

MUSIC: CHRIS JANSON With Parmalee, Elle King, Tenile Arts, Corey Kent, Kylie Morgan, 7 p.m., Pearl Concert Theater, ticketmaster.com.

COMEDY: STEVE TREVIÑO 9 p.m., thru 12/12, David Copperfield Theater, mgmgrand.mgmresorts.com.

Monday, December 11

COMEDY: LUENELL 9:30 p.m., Jimmy Kimmel’s Comedy Club, ticketmaster.com.

MISC: MONDAYS DARK 10TH ANNIVERSARY 8 p.m., Pearl Concert Theater, ticketmaster.com.

MUSIC: EDDIE TRUNK’S 40TH ANNIVERSARY FEAT. SAMMY HAGAR & MICHAEL ANTHONY 7 p.m., House of Blues, concerts.livenation.com.

MISC: CHOREOGRAPHER’S CARNIVAL 9 p.m., 24 Oxford,  etix.com.

MUSIC: RACHEL ECKROTH TRIO 7 p.m., Maxan Jazz, maxanjazz.com.

Tuesday, December 12

SPORTS: VEGAS GOLDEN KNIGHTS VS. CALGARY FLAMES 7 p.m., T-Mobile Arena, axs.com.

MUSIC: CHARLEY CROCKETT With Vincent Neil Emerson, 9 p.m., Theater at Virgin, axs.com.

SPORTS: G LEAGUE IGNITE VS. RIP CITY REMIX 7 p.m., Dollar Loan Center, axs.com.

MUSIC: JANE MONHEIT 7 p.m., Myron’s, thesmithcenter.com.

PARTY: POLA & BRYSON 10 p.m., Discopussy, discopussydtlv.com. 

MUSIC: POSSESSED With Nunslaughter, the Black Moriah, 7 p.m., Backstage Bar & Billiards, seetickets.us.

MUSIC: JAKE WORTHINGTON 8 p.m., Resorts World Event Center, rodeovegas.com.

Wednesday, December 13

MUSIC: LAINEY WILSON National Finals Rodeo week (which is definitely more than one week) always brings a variety of country music artists to Las Vegas venues, but they tend to occupy two ends of the spectrum: big-name, established stars playing big rooms; or up-and-comers playing smaller shows in bars and lounges. Rarely will December Vegas see the genre’s latest breakthrough phenom, but this year we get four concerts from 31-year-old Louisiana native Lainey Wilson, who dominated last month’s 57th annual Country Music Association Awards with five wins including Entertainer of the Year. And she’s bringing in different opening acts each night at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas, including Jake Worthington, Pony Bradshaw and Colby Acuff. Even with Garth, Carrie and others playing the Strip, Wilson’s run will likely be the talk of the town to close out rodeo week. Thru 12/16, 8:30 p.m., $96-$328, Theater at Virgin, axs.com. –Brock Radke

SPORTS: UNLV MEN’S BASKETBALL VS. CREIGHTON 6 p.m., Dollar Loan Center, axs.com.

MUSIC: LIVING LEGENDS & BROTHER ALI With Reverie, Vic Smith, 7:30 p.m., Brooklyn Bowl, ticketmaster.com.

ARTS: SÉRGIO & CLARICE ASSAD AND THIRD COAST PERCUSSION 7:30 p.m., Artemus W. Ham Concert Hall, unlv.edu.

MUSIC: KID ROCK’S ROCK N’ RODEO PARTY With Cole Hauser, 9 p.m., House of Blues, concerts.livenation.com.

MUSIC: BRAT With Poon Tickler, Swamp Brain, Teach, 8 p.m., Dive Bar, eventbrite.com.

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