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What to do in Las Vegas this week (June 1-7, 2023 edition)

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Thursday, June 1

Kelsey Cook

Kelsey Cook

COMEDY: KELSEY COOK Thru 6/4, 7:30 p.m. (& 6/2-6/3, 9:30 p.m.), Jimmy Kimmel’s Comedy Club, ticketmaster.com.

MISC: BURLESQUE HALL OF FAME WEEKENDER As we described in our special museum-themed issue earlier this year, the Burlesque Hall of Fame is a lot like Las Vegas itself—the only place of its kind, a unique gem, a destination that can provide a very personal experience. It’s not just about sexy stuff; there are stories here about special people that simply haven’t been told elsewhere. And since it’s pretty small, as far as museums go, it requires support by means other than visitation. That’s where the annual weekender comes in, an anything-but-small takeover of the Orleans Casino featuring lots of burlesque showcases, DJ sets, a bowling tournament and special programs you also won’t find anywhere else. How about a seminar on creative costuming with the enigmatic Aria Delanoche, titled “How to Leave Them Gagging.” Sign us up. Saturday’s 33rd-annual Tournament of Tease will welcome newcomers and groups competing from all around the world, featuring a special performance from reigning Miss Exotic World Lou Lou la Duchesse de Rière. For the only somewhat devoted, single day passes cost $100. Thru 6/4, event times vary, bhofweekend.com. –Brock Radke

MUSIC: HELLOWEEN With Hammerfall, 6 p.m., Brooklyn Bowl, ticketmaster.com.

PARTY: NERVO With Madds, 10:30 p.m., Zouk Nightclub, zoukgrouplv.com.

MUSIC: GARTH BROOKS 8 p.m., & 6/3-6/4, the Colosseum, ticketmaster.com.

ARTS: NUWU ART COLLECTIVE: BRIDGES Reception 6-8 p.m., exhibition thru 8/25, Nuwu Art Gallery & Community Center, nuwuart.com.

MUSIC: DANIEL EMMET & PIA TOSCANO 7:30 p.m., Westgate International Theater, ticketmaster.com.

COMEDY: BRAD GARRETT With Tom McTigue, Omid Singh, 8 p.m., & 6/4, Brad Garrett’s Comedy Club, bradgarrettcomedy.com.

MUSIC: TANNER USREY 8 p.m., 24 Oxford, etix.com.

MUSIC: RYAN OAKES With Layto, Cherie Amour, 7 p.m., the Griffin, eventbrite.com.

ARTS: TALIA J DUDLEY: BUILDING MATERIALS Thru 6/20, Monday- Thursday, 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Friday-Sunday, 10 a.m.- 6 p.m., Centennial Hills  Library, thelibrarydistrict.org.

PARTY: HI I’M GHOST With YDG, Skunkz, 10 p.m., We All Scream, seetickets.us. 

MUSIC: HARBOR With Harvested, Slaughterhouse Effect, The Red Charade, 7 p.m., Cheba Hut (Rainbow), chebahut.com.

COMEDY: BIG JAY OAKERSON 8 p.m., & 6/2-6/3, 7:30 & 10 p.m., Wiseguys, vegas.wiseguyscomedy.com.

ARTS: RALPH MEGGINSON: MUSICIANS & ATHLETES Thru 6/25, Monday-Thursday, 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Friday-Sunday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Whitney Library, thelibrarydistrict.org.

Friday, June 2

Seal

Seal

MUSIC: SEAL Seal’s last album, 2017’s Standards, is tailor-made for old-fashioned Vegas residencies. It’s a collection of Rat Pack-era standards, from “Luck Be a Lady” to “It Was a Very Good Year.” I’d be lying if I said I was on board with that—not because I don’t think his soulful, once-in-a-generation voice isn’t up to the material, but because the Seal we fell for back in the day never fitted himself into a box. He moved from dancefloor bangers (“Killer”), to radio-ready hits (“Crazy”); from uplifting anthems (“I’m Alive”), to chamber pop (“Kiss from a Rose”). Strictly in karaoke terms, the man’s already made a fistful of standards; he doesn’t need to go borrowing. That said, Seal has a way of personalizing songs, pretty much anyone’s songs (see “Fly Like an Eagle”). His instrument is just that unique, mesmerizing and strong. And to spend an entire evening hearing him use it—well, that’s simply a killer idea. June 2-3, 8 p.m., $45-$274+, Venetian Theatre, ticketmaster.com. –Geoff Carter

COMEDY: TIG NOTARO 8 p.m., Theater at Virgin, axs.com.

MISC: FIRST FRIDAY 5 p.m., Downtown Las Vegas, ffflv.org.

MUSIC: BRUNO MARS 9 p.m., & 6/3, Dolby Live, ticketmaster.com.

PARTY: FRENCH MONTANA 10 p.m., Drai’s Nightclub, draisgroup.com

MISC: DAVID BLAINE 8 p.m., & 6/3, Resorts World Theatre, axs.com.

COMEDY: JIM JEFFERIES 10 p.m., & 6/3, Mirage Theatre, ticketmaster.com.

PARTY: STEVE AOKI 10:30 p.m., Omnia Nightclub, events.taogroup.com.

ARTS: HENDERSON SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA: WHAM! 7:30 p.m., Dollar Loan Center, hendersonsymphonynv.org.

PARTY: DEORRO 11 a.m., Tao Beach Dayclub, events.taogroup.com.

MUSIC: Dead at Midnight With 12 Step Rebels, Poison Hearts, 9 p.m., Red Dwarf, reddwarflv.com.

PARTY: RL GRIME 10 p.m., Zouk Nightclub, zoukgrouplv.com.

MUSIC: ZEBRA With Jason Walker & The Majestic 12, 8 p.m., Count’s Vamp’d, eventbrite.com.

PARTY: THE CHAINSMOKERS 10:30 p.m., XS Nightclub, wynnsocial.com.

MUSIC: THE ILLEGAL ALIENS With Riddled,  Open Fist, 10 p.m., Double Down  Saloon, doubledownsaloon.com.

PARTY: CHASSI & FREAKY 9:30 p.m., the Wall at Area15, area15.com.

Saturday, June 3

DJ Diesel

DJ Diesel

PARTY: DJ DIESEL 10:30 p.m., EBC at Night, wynnsocial.com.

MUSIC: Walk the Moon Walk the Moon’s meteoric rise can be summed up in four simple words: “Shut Up and Dance.” The 2014 track—a synthy bout of energy Billboard called a “New Wave throwback”—took the Ohio power pop trio from chart-topping hopefuls to radio-dominating dancefloor conductors. You couldn’t escape “Shut Up and Dance.” Heck, it was on the Hot 100 for 53 weeks, and there’s still TikTok routines tied to it. So if there’s any reason to get your tail down to Fremont Street Experience’s Downtown Rocks concert series, it’s to experience this song in all of its excitement and glory. Oh, and did we mention it’s free? Walk the Moon’s performance continues the series, with acts like Soulja Boy, Live, Switchfoot, The All-American Rejects, Young the Giant, Neon Trees, Dashboard Confessional  and the Gin Blossoms all set to play over the summer at no charge. 9 p.m., free, Fremont Street Experience, vegasexperience.com. –Amber Sampson

PARTY: KASKADE Noon, Ayu Dayclub, zoukgrouplv.com.

MUSIC: JAMES TAYLOR & HIS ALL-STAR BAND 8 p.m., & 6/4, 6/7, the Chelsea, ticketmaster.com.

PARTY: ILLENIUm 11 a.m., Tao Beach Dayclub, events.taogroup.com.

MUSIC: BLACKWATER HOLYLIGHT With Plague Doctor, 8 p.m., the Usual Place, eventbrite.com.

SPORTS: VEGAS KNIGHT HAWKS VS. TUCSON SUGAR SKULLS Noon, Dollar Loan Center, axs.com

PARTY: KYGO 10:30 p.m., XS Nightclub, wynnsocial.com.

MUSIC: Eslabón armado 8 p.m., Theater at Virgin, axs.com.

MUSIC: KING LIL G 7:30 p.m., House of Blues, concerts.livenation.com.

PARTY: ALESSO 10:30 p.m., Omnia Nightclub, events.taogroup.com.

PARTY: MARSHMELLO 11 a.m., Encore Beach Club, wynnsocial.com.

MUSIC: ROCK THE ROOF With Luzred, Queen High, Sun Veneno, Desmother, Didi West, 7 p.m., Taverna Costera, tavernacostera.com.

MUSIC: FASTER PUSSYCAT With Jason Charles Miller, Kaos Bender, 7 p.m., Count’s Vamp’d, eventbrite.com.

PARTY: TCHAMI 11 a.m., Daylight Beach Club, tixr.com.

MUSIC: BREAK CHECK With Mercy Music, Sweet Gloom, 9 p.m., Red Dwarf, reddwarflv.com.

MUSIC: SANDBOX BULLIES With Strange Imperial, The October, 10 p.m., Double Down Saloon, doubledownsaloon.com.

PARTY: MIKEY LION & KEVIN KNAPP 10 p.m., Discopussy, tixr.com.

MUSIC: PASSION NOUVEAU 9 p.m., Sand Dollar Downtown, thesanddollarlv.com.

Sunday, June 4

Earthgang

Earthgang

PARTY: EARTHGANG Daylight’s Lit Sundays provide some of the strongest hip-hop programming on the Strip, and it’s Earthgang’s turn to cap off another weekend. The Atlanta-based duo has thrived on J. Cole’s Dreamville Records, and the group’s second studio album, Ghetto Gods, signals a significant leap for Southern rap. It’s racially reflective, soulful and dedicated, in many ways, to Earthgang’s hometown, from which other Atlanta acts like OutKast and Future hail. There’s a distinct flavor to Earthgang’s music, a polished, trap-filled fusion of funk and head-bobbing hooks, creativity that seems to grow with every release. Earthgang’s live performances have an electric reputation, and you never know when other members of Spillage Village—a musical collective of Southern-based artists like JID, Jurdan Bryant, 6lack and Mereba—might drop in. Noon, $50, Daylight Beach Club, daylightvegas.com. –Amber Sampson

PARTY: TYGA 11 a.m., Encore Beach Club, wynnsocial.com.

MUSIC: BOOSTIVE With Scotty Dub, 8 p.m., the Griffin, eventbrite.com.

PARTY: STEVE AOKI 11 a.m., Wet Republic, events.taogroup.com.

MUSIC: THEE SWANK BASTARDS Noon, Red Dwarf, reddwarflv.com.

PARTY: DON TOLIVER Noon, Ayu Dayclub, zoukgrouplv.com.

MUSIC: VANDOLIERS With Lennon Roach, Opal & Turq, 6:30 p.m., SoulBelly BBQ, soulbellybbq.com.

MUSIC: LUMIÉRE NOIRE 7 p.m., Maxan Jazz, maxanjazz.com.

Monday, June 5

Las Vegas Restaurant Week: The Noodle Den

Las Vegas Restaurant Week: The Noodle Den

FOOD & DRINK: LAS VEGAS RESTAURANT WEEK Thru 6/16, various restaurants, restaurantweeklv.org.

MISC: MONDAYS DARK 8 p.m., the Space, mondaysdark.com.

MUSIC: MICKI FREE’S VEGAS JAM 8 p.m., Backstage Bar & Billiards, eventbrite.com.

PARTY: DJ SHIFT 10:30 p.m., Jewel Nightclub, events.taogroup.com.

MISC: VEGAS IN SPACE 9:15 p.m., Beverly Theater, thebeverlytheater.com.

COMEDY: MIKE MERRYFIELD Thru 6/11, 8 p.m., L.A. Comedy Club, bestvegascomedy.com. 

MUSIC: SECRETS With Outline the Color, Of Virtue, Nerv, 6 p.m., Eagle Aerie Hall, eventbrite.com.

Tuesday, June 6

Loud Luxury

Loud Luxury

MISC: TINA: THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL  Thru 6/11, 7:30 p.m. (& 6/10-6/11, 2 p.m.), Reynolds Hall, thesmithcenter.com.

PARTY: LOUD LUXURY 10:30 p.m., Omnia Nightclub, events.taogroup.com.

MUSIC: TV BROKEN 3RD EYE OPEN Ft. Katie Skene, 10 p.m., Sand Dollar Lounge, thesanddollarlv.com.

COMEDY: JENNY ZIGRINO With Dustin Ybarra, Michael Yo, John Joseph, 7 & 9:30 p.m., Comedy Cellar,  comedycellar.com.

MUSIC: CLAUDE BOURBON 6 p.m., Sahara West Library, thelibrarydistrict.org.

Wednesday, June 7

Nate Bargatze

Nate Bargatze

COMEDY: NATE BARGATZE 8 p.m., Encore Theater, ticketmaster.com.

MISC: DIE HARD 8 p.m., Beverly Theater, thebeverlytheater.com.

PARTY: SKIITOUR With N2N, Roger That!, 10 p.m., We All Scream, weallscream.com.

PARTY: VTECH 10:30 p.m., EBC at Night, wynnsocial.com.

PARTY: STEVE LAWLER 10:30 p.m., Marquee Nightclub, events.taogroup.com.

MUSIC: BRYSON TILLER The trap-soul pioneer’s Back and I’m Better Tour is living up to its name. Tiller returns to Las Vegas this week for a sultry slow-jam session at Brooklyn Bowl, after his trip to the Strip last month to perform at the Lovers & Friends fest and at Ayu Dayclub. And he must be better, because his first tour in six years was just extended with eight more concerts including stops in LA and Toronto. The 30-year-old Louisville native struck again with his uncanny ability to choose just the right familiar R&B and hip-hop samples and construct something that sounds undeniably fresh with September single “Outside,” borrowing from the Ying Yang Twins’ “Wait (The Whisper Song).” It’s another catchy club banger from Tiller, whose seemingly effortless flow typically translates to short, energetic live performances. Here’s hoping the ever-cool environs at the Bowl will keep him onstage a little longer this time around. 7:30 p.m., $124+, Brooklyn Bowl, ticketmaster.com. –Brock Radke

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