This week’s 5 best bets for shows in Las Vegas
‘Make Your Magic’
Inspired by a visiting magician, Elmo sets out to learn magic in this “Sesame Street Live” adventure at Orleans Arena. The family show features music, dance numbers and several of Elmo’s pals — including Abby, Big Bird, Cookie Monster and Grover. Showtimes are 2:30 and 6 p.m. Saturday and noon and 4 p.m. Sunday. Tickets are $20 to $55; call 800-745-3000.
Iliza Shlesinger
In her latest Netflix special “Unveiled,” Iliza Shelesinger takes on wedding traditions and stereotypes from engagements to honeymoons. Catch the comedian at 10 p.m. Saturday in the Terry Fator Theatre at The Mirage. Tickets are $32.69 to $152.59; call 702-792-7777.
Jim Gaffigan
Comedian Jim Gaffigan performs his new show, “Secrets and Pies,” at 7:30 and 10 p.m. Dec. 5 in the Encore Theater at Wynn Las Vegas. Tickets are $59.50 to $129.50; call 702-770-9966.
Kathleen Madigan
Veteran comedian Kathleen Madigan brings her “Hot Dogs and Angels” tour back to Las Vegas on Friday, performing her slice-of-life stand-up at 10 p.m. in the Terry Fator Theatre at The Mirage. Tickets are $32.69 to $54.49; call 702-792-7777.
‘Joyous Christmas’
Grammy winner Norman Brown kicks off his “Joyous Christmas Tour” on Saturday at Santa Fe Station. The jazz/R&B singer and guitarist will be joined by sax man Marion Meadows and vocalist Bobby Caldwell at 8 p.m. in the Chrome Showroom. Tickets are $34 to $56.50; call 800-745-3000.
