Celebrities in L.V.: Journey, Doobie Brothers, Go-Go’s, Alice Cooper, Iggy Azalea, Scott Disick, Mrs. America Pageant
Technically, this is the penultimate weekend of the 93 days of summer, but with Labor Day Weekend looming, Las Vegas will push the party for at least another month — and maybe into October if the weather stays nice. On the calendar, summer is June 21 through Sept. 21.
It could be a tremendous celebration weekend for Las Vegas PR exec Lauren Cahlan as Mrs. Nevada-America representing our Silver State at the Mrs. America Pageant at Westgate Las Vegas.
Lauren appeared onstage Thursday for the preliminary swimsuit and evening gown segments that will help determine the Top 15 to compete Saturday. You can read Lauren’s preview that I reported last Sunday.
If she’s crowned the winner, the 26-year-old 5’9” beauty, a senior account executive at Wicked Creative, will represent America in the Mrs. World Pageant in Korea in November. Today, Lauren faces the judges for interviews.
Las Vegas favorite Zowie Bowie starring Chris Phillips returns to Red Rock Resort as of this evening. It was his home for more than 10 years of shows with his interpretations of Top 40 and hip-hop hits.
Vocalist Nieve Malandra, who joined his high-voltage band in 2011, also returns. Chris made his Red Rock debut in 2006. Longtime Las Vegas ventriloquist Ronn Lucas also returns home this weekend with two nights of shows with his wacky animal cast at Suncoast.
There’s old and new rock for the next 72 hours. The Go-Go’s, Journey and The Doobie Brothers are at Mandalay Bay. Alice Cooper teams up with Blue Oyster Cult for Hard Rock shows all weekend, and Gary Lewis & The Playboys are at Golden Nugget.
Not enough? For music parties, consider this staggering weekend fact: There are more than 40 DJ dayclub and nightclub bashes with personalities including Kardashian hunk Scott Disick and Lil Jon at Hakkasan’s Ling Ling Club.
One big event this weekend is the fourth-annual celebration of the late Michael Jackson’s birthday. The Cirque du Soleil cast of MICHAEL JACKSON ONE at Mandalay Bay joins with The Estate of Michael Jackson for three days of King of Pop memories.
On Saturday, a fourth piece of memorabilia will be unveiled at the theater. On Sunday, Nate Giorgio will reveal three never-before-seen art pieces in the ONE boutique. On Monday, his designer and dresser of 25 years, Michael Bush, will sign copies of his book, “King of Style.”
And the show’s writer and director, Jamie King, choreographers Rich and Tone Talauega, music director Kevin Antunes and the executors will attend a specially created, one-time-only performance at 3 p m. to celebrate Michael’s birthday.
Two unique events today and Saturday: The dog days of summer are celebrated with the Dog Days Pawty tonight at The Hydrant Club on North 9th Street downtown. It’s a fundraiser to help put protective vests and gear on every K9 police officer in Metro’s K9 unit.
On Saturday, it’s the world’s biggest champagne shower attempt hosted by social media sensation Nicole Arbour at the Day Beats bash at The Flamingo’s Go Pool. A+E Editor Don Chareunsy’s Q+A with Nicole goes live at 2 a.m. Saturday.
Now let’s pop the cork and shake up the bubbles to blast off with our own Robin’s Royal Rundown:
FRIDAY, AUG. 26
MUSIC
Psycho Las Vegas with Alice Cooper, Blue Oyster, The Cult and more is at Hard Rock Hotel all weekend.
Gary Lewis & The Playboys at Golden Nugget.
The Go-Go’s are at Mandalay Bay Beach.
Michael Franti & Spearhead are at Brooklyn Bowl Las Vegas at The Linq Promenade.
Night of Wonders is at The Orleans.
Hillsong Worship and Kari Jobe are at The Orleans.
The Winter Dance Party is at South Point all weekend.
The Bee Gees Gold — Tribute is at House of Blues in Mandalay Bay.
COMEDY
Chris D’Elia is at The Mirage for two days.
OF SPECIAL NOTE
Tickets are on sale for Jessie James Decker on Oct. 8 and The Fray on Oct. 22 at The Foundry at SLS Las Vegas on Oct. 8; Sublime With Rome at Downtown Las Vegas Events Center on Oct. 14; and Styx and Don Felder at The Venetian from Jan. 6-14.
Ronn Lucas is at Suncoast for two days.
Dive-In Movies features GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY at Boulevard Pool at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas.
Elysian at The District hosts a doggy wellness event to celebrate National Dog Day.
Swimsuits & Hometown Roots is at The Tank at Golden Nugget.
Davidoff of Geneva Cigar Bar at Fashion Show hosts the Women of Industry launch party.
PARTY PATROL
Dee Jay Silver is at Rehab Beach Club at the Hard Rock Hotel.
The Hot 100 Grand Bikini Contest Finale is at Wet Republic at MGM Grand.
Benny Benassi is at Marquee Nightclub in The Cosmopolitan.
Calvin Harris and Generik are at Omnia in Caesars Palace.
Grandtheft is at Surrender in Steve Wynn’s Encore.
Borgore is at Foxtail Nightclub in SLS.
DJ Five is at Light in Mandalay Bay.
DJ Konflikt is at Intrigue in Wynn Las Vegas.
DJ Snake is at Encore Beach Club.
Enferno is at Tao in The Venetian.
Scott Disick and DJ Karma are at 1OAK in The Mirage.
Iggy Azalea is at Jewel Nightclub in Aria.
Lil Jon and OB-One are at Ling Ling Club in Hakkasan at MGM Grand.
Sidney Samson is at Drai’s Beach Club atop The Cromwell.
Tyga is at Drai’s Nightclub.
SATURDAY, AUG. 27
MUSIC
Journey and The Doobie Brothers are at Mandalay Bay Events Center.
Kool & The Gang are at The Orleans.
98 Degrees and O-Town are at Mandalay Bay Beach.
The Rat Pack in Concert — Tribute is at Cannery.
Yes is at DLVEC.
Islander and The Funeral Portrait are at BBLV.
Like Totally — The ’80s Experience is at HOB.
American Monster is at Backstage Bar & Billiards.
OF SPECIAL NOTE
The 2016 Mrs. America Pageant is at Westgate.
Psychic Gary Spivey is at The Palms.
Cirque du Soleil’s MYSTERE rehearsals opens to fans at 3 p.m.
Princess Superhero Day is at Wet ’n’ Wild.
PARTY PATROL
DJ Scott Ian of Anthrax is at Center Bar at The Hard Rock Hotel.
Tiesto is at Wet Republic.
Kid Ink Live is at Rehab Beach Club.
Borgore is at Foxtail Pool.
Dash Berlin is at Marquee Dayclub.
DJ Gusto is at 1OAK.
DJ Ruckus is at Jewel.
DJ Snake is at Surrender.
Eric D-Lux is at Tao Beach and Tao Nightclub.
Jeremih at Drai’s Nightclub.
Jesse Marco is at Intrigue.
Krewella, We Are Treo and Phoreyz are at Ling Ling Club.
Morgan Page is at Drai’s Beach Club.
Steve Angello is at Omnia.
The Conwaves are at The Sayers Club,
Zedd is at XS.
SUNDAY, AUG. 28
MUSIC
Night of Wonders is at The Orleans.
Explosions in the Sky is at BBLV.
Future Stars of Wrestling is at Silverton.
Seth Grabel is at Grandview Lounge at South Point.
PARTY PATROL
Showtek is at Wet Republic.
DJ Franzen is at Drai’s.
DJ E-Rock is at Daylight Beach Club at Mandalay Bay.
C*LA is at Tao Beach.
DJ Fergie is at Hakkasan.
Frank Rempe is at Liquid Pool Lounge at Aria.
DJ Karma is at The Bank at Bellagio.
Jordan V is at Marquee Dayclub.
RL Grime is at Sunday Nightswim at XS.
Enjoy the music, fun and parties, stay safe and be responsible. There are 26 days of summer remaining, and you’ll want to revel in every one of them!
