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What to do in Las Vegas this week: April 16-22

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Thursday, April 16

Wet Leg Wet Leg

MUSIC: WET LEG 6 p.m., Brooklyn Bowl, ticketmaster.com

MUSIC: PHISH Thru 4/18, 8 p.m., Sphere, ticketmaster.com

MUSIC: THIRD DAY With Zach Williams, 7 p.m., Lee’s Family Forum, axs.com

MUSIC: TY SEGALL With Primitive Ring, 8 p.m., 24 Oxford, etix.com

MUSIC: EGGY 11 p.m., & 4/17, Brooklyn Bowl, ticketmaster.com

MISC: MENT’OR YOUNG CHEF & COMMIS COMPETITIONS 8:30 a.m., UNLV, mentorbkb.org

MISC: HOME & HISTORY LAS VEGAS HERITAGE FESTIVAL Thru 4/19, times & venues vary, nevadapreservation.org.

Friday, April 17

Drowning Pool Drowning Pool

SPOTLIGHT EVENT: DOWNTOWN MAIN EVENT Fremont Street Experience throws down for WrestleMania weekend! Featuring multi-platinum hard-rock band Drowning Pool, best known for their hit “Bodies,” this FREE concert takes over the 1st Street Stage near Binion’s and Circa. Plus, visit the WWE Undisputed Championship Title Belt photo op, the ultimate fan photo moment in downtown Las Vegas. 9 p.m., vegasexperience.com.

MISC: WWE SMACKDOWN 4:30 p.m., T-Mobile Arena, axs.com

COMEDY: JERRY SEINFELD 8 p.m., & 4/18, the Colosseum, ticketmaster.com

COMEDY: CHELCIE LYNN 8 p.m., House of Blues, ticketmaster.com

COMEDY: BILLY GARDELL 7 & 9 p.m., the Railhead, ticketmaster.com

MUSIC: CHEAP TRICK 8:30 p.m., & 4/18, Venetian Theatre, ticketmaster.com

MUSIC: JIMMY JAM & TERRY LEWIS 9 p.m., & 4/18, 4/22, Voltaire, voltairelv.com

MUSIC: ENGELBERT HUMPERDINCK 7 p.m., & 4/18, Westgate International Theater, ticketmaster.com

MUSIC: DOWNTOWN SAZON LATIN BLOCK PARTY With Dani Flow, more, 7 p.m., Downtown Las Vegas Events Center, seetickets.us

MUSIC: JACKSON DEAN 8 p.m., Bel-Aire Backyard, axs.com

MUSIC: FRANKY PEREZ AND THE ALL NIGHTERS 8 p.m., Carnival Midway at Circus Circus, circuscircus.com

PARTY: BULLY RAY’S ROOFTOP ROCKER With Jenna Palmer, Spandex Nation, 9 p.m., Ghostbar, palms.com

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

PARTY: METRO BOOMIN 10:30 p.m., LIV Nightclub, livnightclub.com

ARTS: NEVADA SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL: HENRY V “Every subject’s duty is the king’s, but every subject’s soul is his own,” says the titular character in Shakespeare’s King Henry V, arguing that subjects should serve the king, but when it comes to death in battle, that’s on them. That logic might hit close to home for anyone paying attention to the recent actions of our Commander in Chief or his war secretary. Current events and politics aside, Nevada Shakespeare Festival promises 80 minutes of wigs, masks, puppetry, mediocre French accents and plenty of epic swordfights in its creative staging of the play at the new Las Vegas Civic Center. Don’t forget to reserve your spot! 7 p.m., free, Carolyn G. Goodman Plaza, eventbrite.com. –Shannon Miller 

Saturday, April 18

Chalk It Down! Chalk It Down!

MISC: CHALK IT DOWN! When people hear the words “street art,” they tend to think of graffiti and murals and write off the impermanent medium of chalk. It’s true that it can be wiped away with one powerwash, but that doesn’t make it any less beautiful or impactful. To prove it, the 18b Arts District Association and Market in the Alley host the third annual Chalk It Down! 

Festival with 60 artists making chalk art in real time along Main and Commerce Streets. Imperial and Colorado Avenues will be closed to traffic for this event, where visitors can watch from first sketch to finished masterpiece, vote for their favorites and enjoy family-friendly activities, demonstrations and vendors. 10 a.m., free, Arts District, 18b.org. –Shannon Miller 

MISC: WWE WRESTLEMANIA 42 2:30 p.m., & 4/19, Allegiant Stadium, ticketmaster.com

MISC: REGGAE IN THE DESERT 11 a.m., Clark County Government Amphitheater, seetickets.us

MISC: LAS VEGAS CELTIC FESTIVAL & HIGHLAND GAMES 9 a.m., & 4/19, Craig Ranch Park, lasvegascelticsociety.org

MISC: TOUR DE SUMMERLIN Times vary, Downtown Summerlin, tourdesummerlin.com

SPORTS: BOXING: MANNY PACQUIAO VS. RUSLAN PROVODNIKOV 5 p.m., Thomas & Mack Center, unlvticktets.com

SPORTS: LAS VEGAS ROCKERS VS. PENNSYLVANIA BENJAMINS 6:30 p.m., Orleans Arena, ticketmaster.com

SPORTS: LAS VEGAS DESERT DOGS VS. SAN DIEGO SEALS 7 p.m., Lee’s Family Forum, axs.com

FOOD & DRINK: MASTER BBQ SHOWDOWN 6 a.m., Downtown Grand, eventbrite.com

FOOD & DRINK: TASTE OF STATION 6 p.m., Red Rock Resort Pool, redrockresort.com

COMEDY: CHELSEA HANDLER 8 p.m., the Chelsea, ticketmaster.com

COMEDY: TIM ALLEN 10 p.m., David Copperfield Theater, mgmgrand.com

MUSIC: BERNADETTE PETERS 7:30 p.m., Reynolds Hall, thesmithcenter.com

MUSIC: JSTJR 7 p.m., Downtown Las Vegas Events Center, seetickets.us

MUSIC: MOTION CITY SOUNDTRACK 7 p.m., House of Blues, ticketmaster.com

MUSIC: MATISYAHU 6 p.m., Brooklyn Bowl, ticketmaster.com

MUSIC: GRAHAM LESH & FRIENDS 11 p.m., Brooklyn Bowl, ticketmaster.com

PARTY: DIPLO AND RIC FLAIR 11 a.m., Encore Beach Club, wynnsocial.com

PARTY: DAVID GUETTA 11 a.m., LIV Beach, livnightclub.com

PARTY: TIËSTO 11 a.m., Palm Tree Beach Club, taogroup.com

PARTY: STEVE AOKI 11 a.m., Tao Beach Dayclub, taogroup.com

PARTY: LIL WAYNE 10:30 p.m., Zouk Nightclub, zoukgrouplv.com

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

PARTY: 50 CENT 10:30 p.m., LIV Nightclub, livnightclub.com

Sunday, April 19

MUSIC: ARI LENNOX 8 p.m., the Chelsea, ticketmaster.com

MUSIC: D.R.I. With Deathwish, Clusterfux, Terror Attack, Mersa, 8 p.m., Backstage Bar & Billiards, seetickets.us

MUSIC: CHUWI 7 p.m., House of Blues, ticketmaster.com

MISC: FRANK MARINO’S DIVAS, DRAG & DRINKS 4 p.m., 24 Oxford, etix.com

MISC: MANIFEST ACADEMY UPRISING 1 p.m., Downtown Container Park, manifestacademylv.org

PARTY: JERMAINE DUPRI 11 a.m., Tao Beach Dayclub, taogroup.com

PARTY: GRONK BEACH 10:30 p.m., Marquee Nightclub, taogroup.com

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

Monday, April 20

J Boog J Boog

SPOTLIGHT EVENT: J BOOG  Reggae favorite J Boog brings his smooth vocals and island-infused sound to Bel-Aire Backyard at Durango Resort on April 20. Known for hits like “Let’s Do It Again,” J Boog blends soulful melodies with classic reggae rhythms, creating an uplifting, feel-good live experience. 8 p.m., axs.com.

MUSIC: DAVID BYRNE 8 p.m., the Colosseum, ticketmaster.com

MUSIC: YASMIN LEVY 8 p.m., Sahara Theatre, ticketmaster.com

MUSIC: KEPI GHOULIE With Femaliens, Suburban Resistance, 9 p.m., Red Dwarf, reddwarflv.com

MISC: WWE RAW 4:30 p.m., T-Mobile Arena, axs.com

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

FOOD & DRINK: SIP & SAVOR GRAND TASTING 7 p.m., UNLV Harrah College of Hospitality, Downtown Grand, whleadershipconf.com

ARTS: EXHIBIT: SIAPO: CONTINUING A SAMOAN LEGACY Thru 5/21, Mon.-Thu. 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m., Henderson City Hall, cityofhenderson.com

Tuesday, April 21

FOOD & DRINK: RAISED BY WOLVES POP-UP If you’ve dabbled in San Diego cocktail culture, chances are good you’ve heard of the award-winning Raised By Wolves. This upscale speakeasy, hidden behind a revolving fireplace entrance inside a bottle shop, is highly regarded for its aged spirits and creative cocktails like the Tiramisu Tini and Island Old-Fashioned. Now, the San Diego bar has teamed up with Downtown’s Nocturno for a one-night tasting experience designed around Raised by Wolves’ seasonal menu with paired bites from Nocturno. Hear the stories behind the best sips and drink in the atmosphere as mixologists from Raised by Wolves set the scene over a four-course presentation. Times vary, $120, Nocturno, nocturnovegas.com. –Amber Sampson

SPORTS: LAS VEGAS AVIATORS VS. SALT LAKE BEES Thru 4/25, 7:05 p.m., Las Vegas Ballpark, ticketmaster.com

MISC: TERRY FATOR Thru 4/23, 7 p.m., South Point Showroom, ticketmaster.com.

MUSIC: JIMMY HOPPER 6 p.m., Composers Room, thecomposersroom.com

PARTY: JUSTIN MYLO 10:30 p.m., Omnia Nightclub, taogroup.com

COMEDY: CARLOS MENCIA Thru 4/23, 9:30 p.m., Jimmy Kimmel’s Comedy Club, ticketmaster.com.

Wednesday, April 22

The B-52s The B-52s

MUSIC: THE B-52S 8 p.m., & 4/24-4/25, Venetian Theatre, ticketmaster.com

MUSIC: JACK EVAN JOHNSON & JAMES NORMAN Spoken word and acoustic sound bloom and break open in Dustland’s backyard oasis this week. Former journalist and lifelong wordsmith Jack Evan Johnson brings Nashville twang through rock and roll bones with songs that wander and remember. James Norman, homegrown poet and carpenter, reads from a body of work that is shaped by distance and return. The two are working this thing out here before driving off into the sunset to share their art with venues in Arizona and California. Get in on this unique and moving dynamic and absorb what the artists’ Americana-inspired work has become. 6 p.m., free, Dustland Bar, thedustlandbar.com. –Gabriela Rodriguez

MUSIC: PHARCYDE With Mike Xavier, 7:30 p.m., Brooklyn Bowl, ticketmaster.com

MUSIC: BUCKY HEARD & JOHN WEDEMEYER 8 p.m., the Space, thespacelv.com

MUSIC: DAVE DAMIANI & SAL VALENTINETTI 7 p.m., Vic’s, vicslasvegas.com

MISC: GREEN OUR PLANET STUDENT FARMERS MARKET 9:30 a.m., Downtown Summerlin, greenourplanet.org.

ARTS: UNLV COMMUNITY CONCERT & NEW HORIZONS BANDS 7:30 p.m., Artemus W. Ham Concert Hall, unlv.edu

PARTY: ERIC FORBES 9 p.m., Ghostbar, palms.com

PARTY: OMAR+ 10:30 p.m., Marquee Nightclub, taogroup.com

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