What to do in Las Vegas this week: December 11-17

Wed, Dec 10, 2025 (2 a.m.)

Thursday, December 11

MUSIC: BARRY MANILOW Thru 12/13, 7 p.m., Westgate International Theater, ticketmaster.com.

MUSIC: NATE SMITH 8 p.m., PH Live, ticketmaster.com.

MUSIC: STEPHEN WILSON JR. 9 p.m., the Chelsea, ticketmaster.com.

MUSIC: GAVIN ADCOCK With Vincent Mason, 8:30 p.m., Theater at Virgin, axs.com.

MUSIC: RICARDO COBO 7:30 p.m., Lee and Thomas Beam Music Center, unlv.edu.

MUSIC: MEMPHIS MAY FIRE With Rain City Drive, 7 p.m., the Portal at Area15, area15.com.

COMEDY: STEVE TREVIÑO Thru 12/13, 9 p.m., David Copperfield Theater, mgmgrand.com.

SPORTS: BULLFIGHTER ONLY WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP Thru 12/13, times vary, Downtown Las Vegas Events Center, eventbrite.com.

Friday, December 12

COMEDY: WAYNE BRADY 8 p.m., Palazzo Theatre, ticketmaster.com.

MUSIC: VIOLENT VICKIE Inspired by Bikini Kill, Siouxsie and the Banshees and Crystal Castles, Violent Vickie has captured the club crowd. Her last two albums—Monster Alley and Division—pulse with kinetic energy, the drum machines battering as cold swells of synths slice through her trance-like vocals. She nails the balance between crushing, spooky beats with an ethereal delivery that would be angelic if not for the melancholic undertones. It’s dance-worthy with a hint of witch house. The sort of music that compelled even darkpop artist Kontravoid to remix her track “Lovelace.” But seriously, who goes to the Dive Bar to dance? After witnessing Violent Vickie’s set, you won’t be able to resist. 8 p.m., $18, Dive Bar, eventbrite.com. –Amber Sampson

MISC: PLAYSTATION NBA CREATOR CUP 8 p.m., T-Mobile Arena, axs.com.

SPORTS: TUFF-N-UFF 150 5 p.m., Theater at Virgin, axs.com.

MUSIC: ZAC BROWN BAND 8 p.m., & 12/13, Sphere, ticketmaster.com.

MUSIC: MARIAH CAREY 8 p.m., & 12/13, Dolby Live, ticketmaster.com.

MUSIC: TIM MCGRAW 8 p.m., & 12/13, the Colosseum, ticketmaster.com.

MUSIC: CODY JINKS 9 p.m., & 12/13, the Chelsea, ticketmaster.com.

MUSIC: RILEY GREEN 8:30 p.m., & 12/13, Resorts World Theatre, axs.com.

MUSIC: COLTER WALL 9 p.m., & 12/13, BleauLive Theater, ticketmaster.com.

MUSIC: ZACH TOP With Jake Worthington, 8 p.m., MGM Grand Garden Arena, axs.com.

MUSIC: LINDSEY STIRLING 8 p.m., & 12/13, Venetian Theatre, ticketmaster.com.

MUSIC: LEONA LEWIS Thru 12/14 & 12/17, 8 p.m., Voltaire, voltairelv.com.

MUSIC: TURNPIKE TROUBADOURS With the Droptines, 9 p.m., Brooklyn Bowl, ticketmaster.com.

MUSIC: CATBITE With JayWood, 7 p.m., Rockstars of Tomorrow, seetickets.us.

MUSIC: RANDY HOUSER 8 p.m., M Pavilion, ticketmaster.com.

MUSIC: DIRTWIRE & THE FLOOZIES With Honeycomb, 9 p.m., the Portal at Area15, area15.com.

PARTY: T-PAIN 10 p.m., Zouk Nightclub, zoukgrouplv.com.

PARTY: MARSHMELLO With Vavo, 10:30 p.m., XS Nightclub, wynnsocial.com.

Saturday, December 13

ARTS: NEVADA BALLET THEATRE: THE NUTCRACKER 2 & 7:30 p.m. (& thru 12/28, dates and times vary), Reynolds Hall, thesmithcenter.com.

MUSIC: MADBALL New York City’s beatdown hardcore legends Madball are back in Las Vegas for one night, following their last set at Punk Rock Bowling in 2024. Since planting their roots in the ’80s after the breakup of Agnostic Front, Madball has carved out a reputation in the scene as the embodiment of street-level authenticity, with crushing riffs and a relentless demand for movement. Sharing the stage is SoCal’s Initiate, a ferocious hardcore outfit that blends ripping vocals with tight, melodic instrumentation. The show kicks off with two local heavyweights: Sea of Sorrow, whose riff-driven breakdowns and catchy, yet dissonant lyricism offer an unexpected blend of aggression and accessibility, and The Hate, whose feverish metallic hardcore packs a sonic punch. 7 p.m., $25+, Backstage Bar & Billiards, seetickets.us. –Gabriela Rodriguez 

SPORTS: EMIRATES NBA CUP SEMIFINALS 2:30 & 6 p.m., T-Mobile Arena, axs.com.

SPORTS: COLLEGE BASKETBALL: JACK JONES CLASSIC 1 p.m., Lee’s Family Forum, axs.com.

SPORTS: UNLV HOCKEY VS. OREGON 7 p.m. (& 12/14, 1 p.m.), City National Arena, rebelhockey.com.

ARTS: LAS VEGAS MEN’S CHORUS: LET YOUR HEART BE LIGHT 7 p.m. (& 12/14, 2 p.m.), Artemus W. Ham Concert Hall, lvmenschorus.org.

MISC: FIESTA NAVIDEÑA Noon, Carolyn G. Goodman Plaza at Las Vegas Civic Center, eventbrite.com. 

MISC: A DRAG QUEEN CHRISTMAS 7:30 p.m., House of Blues, ticketmaster.com.

FOOD & DRINK: BEST DAM WINE WALK 3:30 p.m., Downtown Boulder City, bouldercitychamber.com.

MUSIC: ANGELA AGUILAR 8 p.m., Pearl Concert Theater, axs.com.

MUSIC: HUDSON WESTBROOK With Tyce Delk, 8:30 p.m., Theater at Virgin, axs.com.

MUSIC: GIOVANNIE AND THE HIRED GUNS 8:30 p.m., Westgate Cabaret, westgatelasvegas.com.

MUSIC: EYES SET TO KILL With Lauren Babic, Stitched Up Heart, 7 p.m., Swan Dive, dice.fm.

COMEDY: DANE COOK 8 p.m., Palazzo Theatre, ticketmaster.com.

COMEDY: TJ LAVIN 9:30 p.m., Jimmy Kimmel’s Comedy Club, ticketmaster.com.

PARTY: DIPLO With Brandi Cyrus, 10:30 p.m., XS Nightclub, wynnsocial.com.

PARTY: LOUD LUXURY 10:30 p.m., Omnia Nightclub, taogroup.com.

PARTY: JOHN SUMMIT 10:30 p.m., LIV Nightclub, livnightclub.com.

PARTY: CASH CASH 10 p.m., Zouk Nightclub, zoukgrouplv.com.

PARTY: ALYSSA JOLEE 10 p.m., Discopussy, tixr.com.

Sunday, December 14

MISC: FREMONT STREET EXPERIENCE Anniversary Celebration 4 p.m., Fremont Street Experience, vegasexperience.com.

MISC: SADDLE UP SUNDAYS GRAND FINALE DANCE SHOWDOWN 5 p.m., Stoney’s Rockin’ Country, stoneysrockincountry.com.

PARTY: CLUB SHINE 5 p.m., Notoriety, eventbrite.com.

PARTY: LAYTON GIORDANI 10:30 p.m., LIV Nightclub, livnightclub.com.

COMEDY: D’LAI 7 p.m., Wiseguys, wiseguyscomedy.com.

MUSIC: BLUE OCTOBER With James & The Cold Gun, 6:30 p.m., Brooklyn Bowl, ticketmaster.com.

Monday, December 15

MUSIC: WATERPARKS With Foxy Shazam, Winona Fighter, 6 p.m., Brooklyn Bowl, ticketmaster.com.

MISC: MONDAYS DARK 12TH ANNIVERSARY BASH 8 p.m., Theater at Virgin, axs.com.

COMEDY: BRAD GARRETT With Rich Vos, Dena Blizzard, thru 12/19, 8 p.m., Brad Garrett’s Comedy Club, mgmgrand.com.

PARTY: DJ E-ROCK 10:30 p.m., Marquee Nightclub, taogroup.com.

MUSIC: NIGHT WEAPONS 9 p.m., Sand Dollar Lounge Igloo, thesanddollarlv.com.

FOOD & DRINK: SOBEL BROTHERS HANUKKAH POP-UP In celebration of Hanukkah, your favorite Downtown barbecue joint becomes a Jewish deli for one night only. SoulBelly chef Bruce Kalman hosts a collaborative pop-up with chefs Adam Sobel and Harrison Chernick that’s part deli, part smokehouse and part rock ‘n’ roll holiday party. “When you can’t get to the East Coast for a traditional nosh, you do the only thing you can,” Kalman said. “Bring the nosh to you. We look forward to sharing our holiday traditions with both our Jewish friends and our friends who wish they were Jewish.” House-smoked pastrami, golden latkes with apple compote and smoked salmon, brisket and caramelized onion-stuffed knishes plus sweets from Baker’s Blueprint will be available for purchase. 5 p.m., free, SoulBelly BBQ, soulbellybbq.com. –Shannon Miller

Tuesday, December 16

SPORTS: EMIRATES NBA CUP CHAMPIONSHIP 5:30 p.m., T-Mobile Arena, axs.com.

SPORTS: HENDERSON SILVER KNIGHTS VS. SAN DIEGO GULLS 7 p.m., Lee’s Family Forum, axs.com.

MUSIC: ARIEL PINK With Devin Lynn, 7 p.m., Swan Dive, swandivelv.com.

COMEDY: ADAM HUNTER With Aldo Juliano, thru 12/21, 8 p.m., LA Comedy Club, bestvegascomedy.com.

COMEDY: YAMANEIKA SAUNDERS With Ryan Goodcase, Ryan Goldsher, James Mattern, thru 12/21, 7 & 9:30 p.m., Comedy Cellar, ticketmaster.com.

Wednesday, December 17

PARTY: DJ MONDO 10:30 p.m., Omnia Nightclub, taogroup.com.

SPORTS: VEGAS GOLDEN KNIGHTS VS. NEW JERSEY DEVILS 7 p.m., T-Mobile Arena, axs.com.

MISC: GABBY’S DOLLHOUSE LIVE 6 p.m., Lee’s Family Forum, axs.com.

MISC: DAVID STANLEY: MY BROTHER ELVIS 5 p.m., Westgate International Theater, ticketmaster.com.

COMEDY: JIAOYING SUMMERS 7:30 p.m., Copa Room at Tuscany, eventbrite.com.

COMEDY: SHANNA CHRISTMAS 7 p.m., Fat Cat Lounge, fatcatlv.com.

MUSIC: QUEEN ARIES & BOBBY ROSE 7 p.m., Backstage Bar & Billiards, dice.fm.

PARTY: DJ FRANZEN 10:30 p.m., Hakkasan Nightclub, taogroup.com.

PARTY: LEMA 10:30 p.m., Marquee Nightclub, taogroup.com.

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