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Enjoy a great punk band's reunion before they break up again. Tired of “reunion” tours missing half the original lineup? Never fear, X is here … or at least, the legendary LA punk quartet will be on Saturday. And with no material to promote, you can bet founding foursome Joe Doe, Exene Cervenka, Billy Zoom and D.J. Bonebrake will deliver heavy doses of Los Angeles, Wild Gift and Under the Big Black Sun. Take that, “Smashing Pumpkins.” With Skybombers. April 12, 7:30 p.m., $22-$25. House of Blues, 632-7600.
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Have a night out with the ghouls. “It’s close to midnight, and something evil’s lurking in the dark …” That’s right—you know the lyrics, and—when under the influence of Patron—you somehow access those unmistakable zombie moves the command of which (at one point) you are certain made you cool. Celebrate with your fellow undead dancers at Tao on Thursday, April 10, at 10 p.m., the 25th anniversary of the world’s biggest-selling album of all time, Michael Jackson’s Thriller. Costumes are encouraged, so break out the red leather jackets, the grease paint and especially the shot glasses. 388-8588; taolasvegas.com.
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Rock-a-bye, baby. Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend brings with it all the custom cars, greaser ’dos and Bettie Page look-alikes one town can handle, but then just when you think you’ve had your fill of tiki and kitsch, heeeeere’s Java! Java’s Bachelor Pad’s second annual Cocktails & Cheesecake Party will once again hula into Art Bar on Friday, April 11, at 7 p.m. featuring live, vintage burlesque performances by Ava Garter, Kalani Kokonuts, Betsey Bosen, Veronica Lashe, Bunny Bravo, Lolita Haze and Ravenna Black with sounds by DJ Goo Goo Muck and hosted by Gigi Valiant (pictured), Kay O’Hara and Java himself officially launching in Vegas his Bachelor Pad Magazine, the “New Digest of Atomic Age Culture.” 437-2787; vivalasvegas.net.
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Take back that overdue library book, guilt-free! For just one week—April 13-19—the Las Vegas-Clark County Library District will waive fines and fees for lost or overdue materials up to $25 (hey, how much leeway do you expect? You’re a criminal, after all!) as part of National Library Week. As an added bonus, if you’ve lost your library card, it will be replaced free of charge. Can you taste the amnesty? For more information, go to lvccld.org.
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Dine like a competitive eater. So how much prime rib can you eat? Find out at Mr. Lucky’s 24/7 cafe, the locals’ spot at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, where for a limited time you can get all-you-can-eat meat, along with mashed potatoes and a salad, for $9.99. Try finding that anywhere in town—and while you’re looking, we’ll be eating. A lot.