This week’s 5 best bets for shows in Las Vegas

John Cleese

Emmy winner and author John Cleese entertains fans at Wynn Las Vegas this weekend. The 80-year-old actor, who is famous for the Monty Python films and TV series — as well as roles in “A Fish Called Wanda” and “Fawlty Towers” — performs at 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday in the Encore Theater. Tickets are $49.50 to $119.50; call 702-770-9966.

Daniel Tosh

Comedy Central star Daniel Tosh performs stand-up at 10 p.m. Friday and 7:30 p.m. Saturday in the Terry Fator Theatre. Tickets are $65.39 to $104.63; call 702-792-7777.

Tower of Power

Oakland funk band Tower of Power plays Friday at Brooklyn Bowl at The Linq Promenade. The horn-driven R&B and jazz group recently celebrated its 50th anniversary by releasing “Soul Side of Town,” its first album to hit No. 1 on a Billboard chart. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $31 to $56; call 702-862-2695.

Fahim Anwar

Named to Variety’s “10 Comics to Watch” list, comedian Fahim Anwar performs stand-up at 8 p.m. Friday through Sunday and 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday in Jimmy Kimmel’s Comedy Club at The Linq Promenade. Tickets are $20 to $45; call 702-777-2782.

Jazz Funk Soul

Catch the smooth jazz trio of keyboardist Jeff Lorber, drummer Everette Harp and guitarist Paul Jackson Jr. at 8 p.m. Saturday in Aliante Casino’s Access Showroom. Tickets are $35 to $65; call 800-745-3000.