Las Vegas News Briefs − February 2024

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ENTERTAINMENT

THE KILLERS ANNOUNCE FIRST LAS VEGAS RESIDENCY AT CAESARS PALACE
The Killers have announced a special residency to take place this year in their home city of Las Vegas. The legendary band will celebrate the 20th anniversary of their iconic debut album, Hot Fuss, by performing the record front to back for the first time ever. The residency will run between Aug. 14, 16-17, 21, 23-24, 28, 30, 2024 at Las Vegas’ The Colosseum at Caesars Palace. For more information, contact Robert Jarrett, Caesars Entertainment, [email protected].

LOS BUKIS ANNOUNCES NEW HEADLINING LAS VEGAS RESIDENCY AT PARK MGM
Los Bukis will make Las Vegas history as the first ever full Latin and Spanish-language residency on the Las Vegas Strip. Performing at Dolby Live at Park MGM, show dates include May 3-4, 8, 10-11; July 12-13, 17, 19-20; and Sept. 13-14, 18, 20-21, 2024. For more information, contact Kelly Frey, KF Publicity, [email protected] or Katharine Sherrer, MGM Resorts International, [email protected].

THIRD EYE BLIND BRINGS 2024 TOUR TO FONTAINEBLEAU LAS VEGAS
Third Eye Blind has announced the fourth edition of the Summer Gods Tour, featuring a stop in Las Vegas at the new BleauLive Theater inside Fontainebleau Las Vegas on June 22, 2024 with special guests Yellowcard and A R I Z O N A. For more information, contact Kelly Frey, KF Publicity, [email protected] or Fontainebleau Las Vegas, [email protected].

JUSTIN WILLMAN’S MAGIC FOR HUMANS IN PERSON TOUR COMING TO THE VENETIAN RESORT LAS VEGAS MAY 2024
Magician and comedian Justin Willman is bringing his Magic for Humans in Person Tour to The Summit Showroom inside The Venetian Resort Las Vegas on May 3-4, 2024. For more information, contact Kelly Frey, KF Publicity, [email protected] or Claudine Grant, The Venetian Resort Las Vegas, [email protected]. 

COMEDIAN ALI WONG MAKES RETURN TO WYNN LAS VEGAS APRIL 2024
Award-winning comedian, writer, actress, and director Ali Wong has announced her highly anticipated return to Encore Theater at Wynn Las Vegas with “Ali Wong: Live.” Show dates include April 26-27, 2024. For more information, contact Erica Benken, Giant Noise, [email protected].

JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE TO BRING TOUR TO T-MOBILE ARENA
Justin Timberlake has announced his first tour in five years with The Forget Tomorrow World Tour, featuring a stop in Las Vegas’ T-Mobile Arena on May 10, 2024. For more information, contact Kelly Frey, KF Publicity, [email protected] or Katharine Sherrer, MGM Resorts International, [email protected].

BILLY JOEL & STING COMING TO ALLEGIANT STADIUM
Billy Joel and Sting, two of the most respected recording artists in history, have announced a one-night-only performance at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas on Nov. 9, 2024. The iconic musicians will each perform their most beloved songs from throughout their illustrious careers. The spectacular show promises to be an unforgettable evening of live music and will mark Billy’s first show in Las Vegas since performing at Allegiant Stadium in February of 2022, and Sting’s return following his critically acclaimed “My Songs” residency that ran at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace from October 2021 through April 2023. For more information, contact Kelly Frey, KF Publicity, [email protected] or Tiffany Miller, Allegiant Stadium, [email protected].

ZZ TOP TO PERFORM AT PEARL CONCERT THEATER AT PALMS CASINO RESORT LAS VEGAS
ZZ Top is set to perform at the Pearl Concert Theater at Palms Casino Resort on May 4, 2024. For more information, contact Kelly Frey, KF Publicity, [email protected] or Celena Haas, CHS Communications, [email protected].

TIËSTO ANNOUNCES NEW LAS VEGAS RESIDENCY
Tiësto has announced plans to join forces with Tao Group Hospitality and Groot Hospitality for an exclusive residency that will see him headlining a variety of spectacular properties and venues across Las Vegas including LIV and LIV Beach at Fontainebleau Las Vegas, Omnia Nightclub at Caesars Palace, TAO Beach Dayclub at The Venetian Resort Las Vegas and Wet Republic at MGM Grand Hotel & Casino. For more information, contact Maggie Feldman Rubenstein, Magnetic Public Relations, [email protected].

DISCOSHOW TO OPEN JULY 2024 AT THE LINQ HOTEL + EXPERIENCE
Las Vegas is getting ready to party like it’s 1977 with Spiegelworld announcing its much-anticipated DISCOSHOW opening its door to guests on July 27, 2024 at 3535 Las Vegas Boulevard, in front of The LINQ Hotel + Experience. For more information, contact Rachel Harrison Communications, [email protected].

PLAY PLAYGROUND NOW OPEN AT LUXOR HOTEL AND CASINO
Play Playground™, the first of its kind fantastical immersive Playground, opened at Luxor Hotel and Casino on Jan. 18, 2024. The 15,000 square-foot interactive Playground features more than 20 larger-than-life nostalgic games that require zero skill but a whole lot of soul, two bars, VIP mezzanines and private event spaces. For more information, contact Rilee Wolford and Alexandra Leach, Kirvin Doak Communications, [email protected].

CALVIN HARRIS ANNOUNCES EXCLUSIVE RESIDENCY AT LIV LAS VEGAS AND LIV BEACH AT FONTAINEBLEAU LAS VEGAS
Calvin Harris is set to make his return to the Las Vegas Strip with an exclusive residency at Groot Hospitality’s LIV Las Vegas and LIV Beach at Fontainebleau Las Vegas. The residency will kick off during Big Game weekend with his first performance on Feb. 11 at LIV Las Vegas. Performance dates include Feb. 11; March 16; May 19, 26; Sept. 15; Nov. 23; and Dec. 29, 2024. For more information, contact Carma Connected, [email protected] or Fontainebleau Las Vegas, [email protected].

AVRIL LAVIGNE TO BRING ‘THE GREATEST HITS’ TOUR TO MGM GRAND GARDEN ARENA IN JUNE 2024
Eight-time GRAMMY-nominated diamond-certified artist Avril Lavigne has announced her 2024 headline tour across North America, Avril Lavigne: The Greatest Hits, featuring a stop at MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on June 1, 2024. For more information, contact Kelly Frey, KF Publicity, [email protected] or Katharine Sherrer, MGM Resorts International, [email protected].

USHER, JANET JACKSON AND BACKSTREET BOYS TO HEADLINE LOVERS & FRIENDS 2024
USHER, Janet Jackson and Backstreet Boys will lead the third edition of Lovers & Friends, returning to the Las Vegas Festival Grounds on May 4, 2024. The powerhouse lineup will treat fans to performances from Lil Wayne, Snoop Dogg, Gwen Stefani, Nas, Alicia Keys, Nelly Furtado, Ludacris, Mary J. Blige, Ciara, TLC, Timbaland and many more. For more information, contact Nicole Easley, C3 Presents, [email protected].

FOOD & BEVERAGE

OLE RED LAS VEGAS NOW OPEN
Ole Red Las Vegas, the highly anticipated Blake Shelton-inspired bar, restaurant and music venue is now open on the Las Vegas Strip. The brand-new, four-story entertainment venue is now the largest among six Ole Red locations at 27,000 square feet and 686 seats, with a 4,500 square foot rooftop where guests can enjoy breathtaking views of the Las Vegas cityscape. Ole Red Las Vegas features three interior bars, a rooftop bar, two stages, a 16-feet-wide by 37-feet-high LED video wall, a retail area, and a VIP experience with event space for groups. The venue showcases live music with state-of-the-art acoustics and lighting for a concert-quality music experience seven days a week. For more information, contact Emily Cunningham, [email protected].

ALL’ANTICO VINAIO OPENS FIRST LOCATOIN IN NEVADA AT UNCOMMONS
Florence, Italy’s famed all’Antico Vinaio celebrated opening its first location in Nevada at UnCommons on Jan. 26. With its much-anticipated arrival, all’Antico Vinaio will join the hotbed of culinary talent at UnCommons, which is home to The Sundry by TableOne Hospitality, AMARI Italian Kitchen & Wine Shop and more.  For more information, contact Lauren Painter, Wicked Creative, [email protected].

FONTAINEBLEAU LAS VEGAS INTRODUCES ITO
Fontainebleau Las Vegas has announced the debut of ITO, an intimate omakase restaurant opening Feb. 1, 2024 inside the exclusive Poodle Room lifestyle and social club. The authentic 12-seat omakase experience will be open Tuesdays through Saturdays for two seatings per night. For more information, contact Fontainebleau Las Vegas, [email protected].

SPORTS

FONTAINEBLEAU LAS VEGAS ANNOUNCES ‘BLEAU BUCKETS’
Fontainebleau Las Vegas introduces ‘Bleau Buckets,’ the Strip’s newest, luxury college basketball tournament viewing experience inside the resort’s fully customizable BleauLive Theater from March 21-23, 2024. Showcasing the state-of-the-art venue’s industry-leading multifunctional capabilities, BleauLive Theater will be fully reimagined, allowing guests to feel like they are courtside with a 70-foot-wide LED screen, an on-site satellite sportsbook, and classic arcade games. For more information, contact Fontainebleau Las Vegas, [email protected].

MARCH HOOPS TO TAKE OVER CIRCA RESORT & CASINO AND THE D LAS VEGAS
Circa Resort & Casino and the D Las Vegas are gearing up for the return of March Hoops watch parties. Beginning March 20, sports lovers can head to Circa Resort & Casino for poolside dunks at Stadium Swim or to catch the action in the world’s largest sportsbook. For more information, contact Brooke Sanchez, Circa Resort & Casino, [email protected] or Kara Rutkin, Kirvin Doak Communications, [email protected].

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