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Thursday, July 22, 2004
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A/E: Entertainment calendar (part 1)

Fax A/E event submissions to the Mercury at 387-5211 or send e-mail to calendar@lasvegasmercury.com.

Major venues

Aladdin (785-5000)

Sept. 18, 8p.: Mariachi Festival, $47.35-$105.10

Artemus W. Ham Concert Hall (895-2787)

Oct. 13, 8p.: Samuel Ramey, UNLV Symphony Orchestra, $45-$90

Oct. 23, 8p.: Tommy Tune, Manhattan Rhythm Kings, $35-$70

Cox Pavilion (739-3267)

Aug. 7, 7p.: B.B. King, Dr. John, Shemekia Copeland, Elvin Bishop, Magic Dick, J. Geils, $78

House of Blues (632-7600)

July 23, 6:30p.: Sonic Youth, Wolf Eyes, XBXRX, $22-$30

July 24, 7p.: Al Green, Scene, $52-$72

July 26, 9p.: Juicy Ultra Lounge, Nevada Theatre Company benefit, $20-$45

July 28: Flatlanders, Joe Ely, Jimmie Dale Gilmore, Butch Hancock, Jackass, $20-$25

July 29, 7p.: Ani DiFranco, Andrew Bird, $26-$29

July 30, 7p.: America, $27.50-$40

July 31, 6:30p.: Cornerstone, Ill Figures, Kid Deposit Triumph, By Deaths Design, Rich Tradition, $7

Aug. 1, 6p.: Hatebreed, Devil Driver, OTEP, Throwdown, $15

Aug. 5-7, Aug. 26-27: Big Bad Zero

Aug. 6, 6:30p. Pedro the Lion, Starflyer59, Tilly & The Wall, The Western State, $12

Aug. 7, 7p.: Heart, $52-$72

Aug. 8, 8:30p.: The Pietasters, Over the Line, $10-$12.50

Aug. 9, 6p.: Shadows Fall, As I Lay Dying, Himsa, Remembering Never, $13.50

Aug. 11, 7p.: Pat Green, Cross Canadian Ragweed, $20-$30

Aug. 12, 6:30p.: Dokken, L.A. Guns, $25-$30

Aug. 13, 6:30p.: Soulfly, El Niño, Crisis, $20-$22

Aug. 14, 6p.: Kottonmouth Kings, Strawman, Big B, OPM, $15-$17.50

Aug. 15, 8p. (courtyard): Dustin Kensrue of Thrice, $12

Aug. 15, 8p.: Mr. Cheeks, Pete Rock, Truth Hurts, $20

Aug. 21: Liz Phair, The Cardigans, Katy Rose, $25-$35

Aug. 22, 6p.: Fear Factory, Mastadon, Sworn Enemy, Walls of Jericho, $20

Aug. 24, 8p.: Galactic, $20-$30

Aug. 25, 6:30p.: Ben Kweller, Camper Van Beethoven, $20

Aug. 26-27, 9p.: Big Bad Zero

Aug. 28, 7p.: Chris Isaak, $60-$85

Aug. 30, 6p.: O.A.R., Guster with Howie Day, Matt Nathanson, $22-$27

Aug. 31, 7p.: David Byrne, The Tosca Strings, Sam Phillips, $25-$45

Sept. 2, 6:30p.: Less than Jake, Funeral for a Friend, Autopilot Off, $15

Sept. 4, 6:30p.: Ozomatli, Kinky, Del Castillo, $22.50-$25

Sept. 10, 6:30p.: Face to Face, My Chemical Romance, $12.50

Sept. 11, 7:30p.: Todd Rundgren & The Liars, $22-$30

Sept. 18, 7p.: Ratt, $25

Sept. 24-25, 7p.: Aretha Franklin, $75-$150

Oct. 7, 6p.: Deicide, Goatwhore, Cattle Decapitation, Diabolic, $22.50

Oct. 12, 7p.: Bright Eyes, Jim James, M. Ward, $15-$20

Oct. 23, 6p.: Flogging Molly, $17.50

The Joint (693-5066)

July 23, 29, 10p.: Beacher's Madhouse (comedy), $25-$49.69

July 24-25, 8p.: The String Cheese Incident, $40

July 31, 8p.: John Fogerty, $53-$128

Aug. 13, 8p.: Joe Walsh, $53

Sept. 10, 8p.: Crosby, Stills & Nash, $53-$88

Oct. 4-5, 8p.: Norah Jones, $63

Mandalay Bay Events Center (632-7580)

Indefinite, Mamma Mia!, $65-$85

Aug. 6-7, 8p.: Van Halen, $65-$125

Aug. 21, 8p.: Josh Groban, $40-$115

Aug. 27, 8p.: Toby Keith, $45-$85

Oct. 22-24: Professional Bull Riders, $25-$160

Mandalay Beach (632-7580)

July 23, 9p.: Cyndi Lauper, $40

July 24, 9p.: Go-Go's, $40

Aug. 13, 9p.: Reggae Beach Party with Burning Spear, $25

Sept.: 3, 9p.: Rick Springfield, $40

Sept. 4, 9p.: REO Speedwagon, $40

MGM Grand Garden (474-4000)

July 31, 4p.: Erik Morales vs. Carlos Hernandez, $50-$300

Aug. 7, 8p.: Rod Stewart, $75-$175

Aug. 21, 4p.: Ultimate Fighting Championship UFC 49, $35-$350

Aug. 28, 8p.: Phil Collins, $75-$125

Sept. 3, 8p.: Hilary Duff, $45.50

Sept. 4, 8p.: Robin Williams, $100-$225

Sept. 18, 4p.: Oscar De La Hoya vs. Bernard Hopkins, $350-$1,700

Sept. 24, 8p.: Sting, Annie Lennox, $52-$152

Oct. 8-10, 8p.: Maxxis U.S. Open Motorcycle Race, $10-$100

Orleans Arena (284-7777)

Aug. 20-22: Monster Truck Extravaganza, $16-$21

Oct. 26-27, 7:30p.: World Bullfighting Championship/Bucking Bull Classic, $16-$79

Dec. 4: LDS Music Festival, $23-$70.25

Rain at the Palms (942-6832)

July 25, 8p.: Train, special guest, $35-$75

Thomas & Mack Center (739-3267)

Aug. 13: Gloria Estefan, $45-$85

Aug. 14, 7:30p.: Incubus, The Vines, $35.50

Sept. 4, 7:30p.: Joan Sebastian, Marco Antonio Solis, $20-$95

Oct. 24: Los Angeles Lakers vs. Phoenix Suns, $14-$90

Oct. 28-31: Professional Bull Riders World Finals, $45-$171

Nov. 13, 7p.: TJ Maxx Tour of Gymnastics, $29.95-$81.75

Live music

Showrooms

Cannery (507-5700)

July 27, 9:30p.: Yellow Brick Road

July 31, 8p.: David Clayton Thomas, Blood, Sweat & Tears, $9.95-$29.95

Aug. 13-14: "American Trilogy Show," (Elvis tribute)

Aug. 20-21: Beatles Anniversary Weekend, Twist and Shout, $9.95

Aug. 27, 8p.: Worldfolk Battle of the Bands

Aug. 28, 8p.: The Whispers, $20.50-$40

Sept. 4, noon-10p.: Sonny Geraci, Eddie Holman, Freddy Cannon, The Grassroots, Doo-Wop.com

Sept. 5, 8p.: Glenn Frey, $50-$165

Sept. 10-11, 8, 10:30p.: Viva Santana (Santana tribute)

Sept. 17-18: '60s Mania

Oct. 29-30, 8, 10:30p.: Black Diamond (KISS tribute)

Harrah's (369-5111)

Indefinite, Mon.-Sat., 7:30p.: Clint Holmes, $59.95

MGM Grand (891-7777)

Through Aug. 4: George Carlin, $60

Aug. 26.-Sept. 8, Sept. 16-29, Dec. 24-31, 7:30 and 10p.: David Copperfield, $79.90-$97

New York-New York (740-6815)

Ongoing, 8p. Sun.-Fri.; 9p. Sat.: Rita Rudner, $55

Orleans (365-7111)

Through July 25, Sept. 16-19, Nov. 18-21, 8p.: Bill Medley Celebrates the Righteous Brothers, $29.95

July 30, 7p.: "Friday Nite Fights,"$20-$30

July 30-Aug. 1: Chuck Mangione, from $39.95

July 30, Aug. 13, 27, Sept. 17, Oct. 29, Nov. 19, 7p.: Friday Nite Fights, $20-$30

Aug. 2-5, 8p.: Mrs. United States

Aug. 6-8, Aug. 12-15, Nov. 11-14, 8p.: Engelbert Humperdinck, from $49.95

Aug. 17-22, Oct. 5-10, 8p.: Neil Sedaka, from $39.95

Aug. 26-29, 8p.: Louie Anderson, from $34.95

Sept. 2-5, 8p.: Air Supply, from $34.95

Sept. 23-26: Burt Bacharach, from $39.95

Sept. 30-Oct. 3: Joe Piscopo, Vincent Falcone conducting, from $39.95

Oct. 14-17, 8p.: Steven Wright, from $34.95

Oct. 21-24, 8p.: Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons, from $39.95

Oct. 28-31, 8p.: Vicki Lawrence and Mama, from $34.95

Nov. 4-7, 8p.: Bobby Vinton, from $39.95

Nov. 25-28, 8p.: Debbie Reynolds, from $34.95

Nov. 28-Dec. 4: Miss Rodeo America Pageant

Paris (946-4567)

Ongoing starting Aug. 16: "We Will Rock You," (Queen musical), $80.50-$113.50

Santa Fe (800-457-2882)

Fri. and Sat.: Louie Louie

Sat. 10p.: Rocksicle

Silverton (263-7777)

July 31, 8p.: Bellamy Brothers, $19.99

Aug. 6-7, 8p.: KISS tribute, $9.99

Aug. 21, 8p.: Loverboy, $19.99

Aug. 27, 8p.: Asleep at the Wheel, $14.99

Aug. 28, 8p.: Gin Blossoms, $19.99

Sept. 4, 8p.: Chubby Checker, $19.99

Sept. 24-25, 8p.: Bruce Springsteen tribute, $9.99

Oct. 1, 8p.: 38 Special, $19.99

Oct. 2, 8p.: Davy Jones, $19.99

Oct. 16, 8p.: The Village People, $19.99

Oct. 30, 8p.: Tracy Byrd, $19.99

Stardust (732-6325)

Indefinite, 8p.: Wayne Newton, $59.10

Suncoast (636-7075)

July 22, 29, Aug. 5, 12, 19, 26, 6:30p.: Big Band Dance Experience, $10

July 23-25, 7:30p.: Roger Williams, from $39.95

July 31-Aug. 1: McKenna Medley, from $24.95

Aug. 6-8, 7:30p.: Debbie Reynolds, from $39.95

Aug. 13-15, 7:30p.: Rich Little, from $39.95

Aug. 20-22, 7:30p.: Vicki Lawrence & Mama, from $39.95

Aug. 28-29, 7:30p. Jack Jones

Sept. 10-11, 7:30p.: Larry Carlton

Westin Casuarina (836-9775)

Indefinite, Thu.-Sun., 8p.: David Brenner, $50

Clubs

and Lounges

Addison's: Live music 8p.-midnight Fri. -Sat. Rampart Casino, 221 N. Rampart Blvd. 507-5900.

Ava: Isis, 9:30p. Tue.-Thu., 11p. Fri.-Sat. The Mirage, 3400 Las Vegas Blvd. South. 791-1111.

Bourbon Street Cabaret: All shows 9p.-3a. The Orleans, 4500 W. Tropicana Ave. 365-7111.

Caramel: 5p.-4a. Mon.-Sun. Free. Bellagio, 3600 S. Las Vegas Blvd. 693-7111.

Celebration: TKO, 8p.-1:45a. Tue.-Sat. Free. Tropicana Resort & Casino, 3801 S. Las Vegas Blvd. 739-2222. The Club: Battle of the bands, $5, 8p. July 30. Classic Rock, Yellow Brick Road, 9:30p. Tue. KOOL Oldies Dance Night, 7p. Wed. Cannery Hotel-Casino, 2121 E. Craig Road, 507-5700.

Coyote Ugly: 6p. daily. Covers vary. Industry night, Sun. New York-New York, 3790 S. Las Vegas Blvd. 740-6815.

Curve: House, live percussion by Caycee, hip hop, R&B. DJs: DJ Sandman, Carlos Sanchez, Citizen X, OBOne. John Huntington's "One Night Stand," 10:30p. Fri. $20 cover, locals/hotel guests free. Aladdin, 3667 S. Las Vegas Blvd. 290-9582.

Drai's: Midnight-dawn. Wed.-Sun. Barbary Coast, 3595 S. Las Vegas Blvd. 737-0555.

Ghostbar: 8p. daily. Always on the Top, Tue. $10 cover for everyone Mon.-Thu.; $20 cover for men and out-of-state women Fri. and Sat. and $10 for local women Fri. and Sat. Palms Casino, 4321 W. Flamingo Road. 938-2666.

Ibiza: Ascension, Thu. Lust, 10p. Fri. Free for local women, $10 local men, $20 non-residents. Doors open 10:30p. 3663 S. Las Vegas Blvd. 836-0830. Glo, 785-5555.

Ice Las Vegas: Krush Fridays, DJ Justin Hoffman, 10:30p. "Local Love" Fridays, all locals free. 3a. DJ Dru. Sat. 10:30p. 200 E. Harmon Ave. 699-9888.

Ice House Lounge: Second-floor ultra-lounge, 9p. Fri. and Sat. Chez Bippy presents the Get Back and DJs John Doe, Danny Boy, Phoreyz Create, Dirtycrum, Big Tony and Victoria, 10p. first Fri. of each month. $5. Chez Bippy presents Mixed Bag with DJs John Doe, Danny Boy and rotating guests, 10p. third Fri. of each month. $5. 650 S. Main St. 315-2570.

Indigo Lounge: Klass One, 7-11p. Wed.-Sun. Cat Daddy, 11p.-3a. Wed.-Sun. Susan McDonald, 9p.-2a. Mon.-Tue. Caesars Palace, 3570 Las Vegas Blvd. South. 731-7110.

Light: 10:30p.-4a. Thu.-Sun. $25. Bellagio, 3600 S. Las Vegas Blvd. 693-8300.

Little Buddha: DJ Shoe, 9p. Thu.-Sun. Palms, 4321 W. Flamingo Road. 942-7778.

The Lounge: UnderCover, 9p. Thu. Vibe, guest DJs, 9p. Fri.-Sat. Comedy, first Sat. monthly, $25. Acoustic jam open mic, 10p. Sun. Rock the Lounge, 8p. Mon. Wired, 10p. Wed. Palms Casino, 4321 W. Flamingo Road. 942-7777.

Meskerem Lounge: "The Mess Around," DJ Ocean, special guests, live music, belly dancers, 11p. every Sat. 252 Convention Center Drive. 732-4250. 11p. every Sat.

Mist: 4p.-4a. Mon.-Fri. and noon-4a. Sat.-Sun. Free. Treasure Island, 3300 S. Las Vegas Blvd. 894-7111.

OBA: After-hours, 2a. Mon., Wed. World Beat, 11p. Thu. Exile, 11p. Sun. $10. Mandalay Bay, 3950 S. Las Vegas Blvd. 632-7777. Ocha Tai Lounge: "Karma," midnight-7a. Thu. hosted by Chanel, resident DJ Amnesia, hip hop, house, trance, break beats. Free. 1201 S. Las Vegas Blvd. 355-6810.

OPM and Hookah Lounge: 10p.-6a. Thu.-Sat. $10 weekdays, $20 weekends. Secret Society of the Scorpion: drum 'n' bass, hip hop, toots and reggae, Thursdays. The Black Pearl, hip hop, house, salsa, meringue, 10p. Fridays. M. Butterfly, hip hop, house and Top 40 dance, 10p. Saturdays. Dawn/Exit 13 After Hours, 3a. Fridays and Saturdays. Big in Japan, post punk, no wave, electroclash dance thang, 10p. Sundays. The Forum Shops at Caesars, 3500 S. Las Vegas Blvd. 369-4998.

Plush: V.I.N.E. hosted by MIX 94.1, live jazz, blues, funk, 5p. Fri. Hip hop, house, disco, Sat. $10. Hours: 5p.-4a. Mon.-Fri., noon-4a. Sat.-Sun. Rampart Casino, 221 N. Rampart Blvd. 869-2335.

Red Dragon: 11p. Wed. $20 out-of-state residents, $15 for local men with ID, $10 for local women with ID. 3950 S. Las Vegas Blvd. 632-7404.

Risqué: Open 10p. Tue.-Sun. Paris Las Vegas, 3655 S. Las Vegas Blvd. 946-4589.

Room: 11p. Sat. 3663 S. Las Vegas Blvd. 669-4880.

Seven: "Men, the Show," 10p. daily. $25-$45. 3724 S. Las Vegas Blvd. 739-7744.

Showbar Lounge: Louie Louie, Tue.-Sat. MGM Grand, 3799 Las Vegas Blvd. South. 891-7777.

Sinbad's: Live music daily. 1:30a.-5:30p. Thu.-Sun. 2:30-8p. Mon.-Wed. Aladdin, 3663 S. Las Vegas Blvd. 785-5000.

Skin: Palms Casino, 4321 W. Flamingo Road. 942-7777.

Studio 54: MGM Grand, 3799 S. Las Vegas Blvd. 891-1111.

Suncoast Lounge TBA, 10p.-1:30a. Suncoast Hotel-Casino, 9090 Alta Drive. 636-7111.

Tabu: 10p.-dawn Tue.-Sun. Men $20, women $15. MGM Grand, 3799 S. Las Vegas Blvd. 891-1111.

Tre: "OOO" with DJ Create, Fri. and DJ Five, Sat. 11p.-3a. 1050 S. Rampart Blvd. 946-6200.

V-Bar: DJ John Doe, Thu. DJ Tiger, 10:30p. Wed. The Venetian, 3355 S. Las Vegas Blvd. 414-1000.

Venus Lounge: Open Wed.-Sun., 6p. Fri. $20 for men, $10 out-of-state women. Venetian, 3355 S. Las Vegas Blvd. 414-4870.

Voodoo Lounge: Live bands, 9p.-2:30a. nightly. Admission Sun.-Thu. after 8p.: $5 for locals. Mon.-Sun., $10. Rio, 3700 W. Flamingo Road. 777-7777.

Zodie's: Planet X, Sat. 80s, alternative pop/rock. 11p. Free. 3055 E. Flamingo Road. 433-4848.

All-ages clubs

City Lights Bistro: Live jazz, 10p. Tue.-Wed. Live greek music, bellydancer, 9p. Fri.-Sun. 4850 W. Flamingo Road, Suite 31. 222-4350.

Balcony Lights Record Store: Welcome the Plague Year, This Virus Makes Us Human, $5, July 22. Bike ride adventure from Maryland University District to Downtown Arts District, all forms nonmotorized vehicles, meet at In-n-Out Burger in front of UNLV, 4505 S. Maryland Parkway, 6p. Aug. 6. Comic Club, 6p. Sun. Book Club, 8p. every third Thu. 4800 S. Maryland Parkway. 228-2763.

Jitters Coffee: 2191 E. Tropicana Ave. 898-1036.

Holy Grounds Coffee Lounge: Live music 9p. Fri., 8p. Sat. 622 N. Rainbow Blvd. 878-3363.

Hogi Yogi/Teriyaki Stix: Live music 7-8p. Mon. Free. 509 N. Stephanie St., Suite D. 368-4644.

Huntridge Theater: Cannibal Corpse, The Black Dahlia Murder, Severed Savior, $18, July 23. Dimmu Borgir, Bleeding Through, God Forbid, $22, July 30. All shows 7p. 1208 E. Charleston Blvd. 678-6800 or Ticketmaster, 474-4000.

Metro Music News & Cafe: Live music 7p. Fri. $5. 320 N. Nellis Blvd., Suite 5. 318-3140.

Bars

Adobe Gila's: Guitar Bar hosted by Shawn Eiferman, Thu. (Inside Sunset Station), 1301 W. Sunset Road, Henderson. 888-786-7389.

AJ's: Classic rock with Bert Lynch and the Millionaires, 9p. Wed.-Sat. Davyo's Open Mic Comedy Showcase, free, 10p. Sat. Alister and Crew, acoustic open mic, 8p. Mon. 3650 S. Decatur Blvd. 367-7201.

AJ's Steakhouse: Live jazz/R&B, Nicholas Cole and the Rose Brothers. 10:30p.-1a. Fri.-Sat. (Inside Hard Rock Café), 4455 Paradise Road. 693-5500.

Aristocrat: Open mic 9p. Wed. 850 S. Rancho Drive. 870-1977.

Barley's Brew Pub: Live music Fri. 4500 E. Sunset Road. 458-2739.

Bikinis: (Inside the Rio) 3700 W. Flamingo Road. 777-6582.

Blue Diamond Saloon: Live music, 9p. Fri.-Sat. ; 5p. Sun. 6935 Blue Diamond Road. 896-1455.

Bootlegger Bistro: Michaelina, 9p. Sun. Kelly Clinton's Classy Karaoke, 9p. Mon. Louie Merlino, 9p. Tue. Joey Gian, 9p. Wed. "Sit-in and Sing" with Tommy Deering, 9p. Thu. "Off the Cuff" featuring Sonny King and Friends, 10p. Fri. and Sat. 7700 S. Las Vegas Blvd. 736-4939.

BJ's Lounge: Friday night after-hours hosted by resident DJ Stephen, 11p.-5a. 218 E. Tropicana Ave. 736-9439.

Boston: Kajagoogoo, July 24. The Billy Martini Show, $8, 9:30p. July 28. Modern English, Gene Loves Jezebel, July 31. Shock G, Digital Underground, Aug. 7. Tone Loc, Aug. 14. Real Life, Aug. 21. Young MC, Aug. 28. Flock of Seagulls, Sept. 25. Latin/salsa/rock night, 8p. Sun. Blues, Mon. Duke's Variety show, 9p.-1a. Comedy, DJ after-party, remote radio broadcast, 11p. Wed. Thu. Reggae, midnight Thu. Live music starts 8p. Free-$15. 1030 E. Flamingo Road. 368-0750.

Brendan's Pub: Wild Celts, July 22-24. July 29-31. Rock This Town, Tue. Blues & Zydeco, Pete Contino Band, Wed. All shows 9:30p. except John Windsor, 8p. Sun. (In the Orleans) 4500 W. Tropicana Ave. 365-7111.

Buck's Tavern: Karaoke 9p. nightly. 1204 N. Nellis Blvd. 452-3246. Bugsy's Supper Club: Live jazz, Nicholas Cole and the Rose Brothers. 11p.-3a. Mon. 6145 W. Sahara Ave. 871-7194.

Capo's Fine Italian Dining: "Martini's with Martin," Dean Martin tribute. 7p. Fri.-Sat. 5795 W. Tropicana Ave. 220-6900.

Capozzoli's: Live music 10p. nightly. 3333 S. Maryland Parkway. 731-5311. Casa di Amore: Live jazz, standards and blues, 7p-1a nightly. Graveyard shows, 1a.-6a. Thu.-Sat. 2850 E. Tropicana Ave. 433-4967.

Central Park West: Mark's Groove, live jazz, pop, R&B, 9p. Fri. 4760 W. Sahara Ave. 258-1919.

Cheyenne Saloon: Better Off Dead, The Silence, Jan Brady Suicide, Conflict of Interest, July 22. Corner Stone, Slow to Surface, Blind Iris, July 23. Industry, Leverage, The Day After, July 24. TAKE, Vinyl Clouds, Strikt 9, July 29. Joelle, Otherwise, Big Bad Zero, Conflict of Interest, July 30. Submission, Jaggedy Ann, July 31. Rx Theory, Cynical View, Jaggedy Ann, Corner Stone, Aug. 5.All shows 9p. unless noted. Free. 3103 N. Rancho Drive. 645-4139.

Chez Moi: "Breathe," 2a. Fri.-Sat. 3131 Ponderosa. 595-2676.

Club 50: Live music, Sat. 850 N. Lamb Blvd. 737-9674.

Como's: Live music, Nicholas Cole and the Rose Brothers. 6-10p. Fri.-Sun. (Inside Montelago Village, Las Vegas Resort). 567-9950.

Cooler Lounge: The Motion Picture Band, Zero One Amazement, Listless as if Functional, Awesome Cool Dudes, July 22. Madentaiwan, ZeroFingers, Dying Midwestern, The Pills, July 23. Voodoo Organist, The Luv Taps, Renfield, The Holy Smokes, July 24. Shine, July 28. The Black Jetts, Sex Slaves, July 29. Sciflyer, My Education, Astral, July 30. The Bombshells, Cornerstone, Half Ast, July 31. Gold Toppers, 8-11p. Sunday. Bluesology, 8-11p. Tue. All shows 9p. $3-$5 donation. 1905 N. Decatur Blvd. 646-3009.

Coyote's West Bar & Grill: Karaoke, Thu.-Fri. 1750 S. Rainbow Blvd. 258-7811.

Crown & Anchor: Live music, Sat. $3. 1350 E. Tropicana Ave. 739-0281.

Dino's Lounge: Bluesology, open mic, 8-11p. Tue. Rock with Shwirl, 8-11p. Wed. Karaoke with Danny G, 10p.-2a. Thu.-Sat. Gold Toppers, open mic blues night, 8-11p. Sun.1516 S. Las Vegas Blvd. 382-3894.

Don Ricardo's Mexican Restaurant: "Hot Latin Nights," free salsa lessons, 7p. Fri., Sat. Dancing, 8p.-midnight. 4930 W. Flamingo Road. 817-7119.

Double Down Saloon: The Jet Set, Sin City Ghouls, Mister Metaphor, July 23. PBR Street Gang, Jupiter Shifter, Whiskey Bitch, July 24. Uberschall with musicians from Blue Man Group, midnight, July 25. Wick, Holy Smokes, The Bombshells, The Peccadilloes, July 30. Happy Campers, FFI, July 31. Poizen Ivy, Kite-Eating Tree, Aug. 2. The Necro Tonz, Sin City Ghouls, Thee Swank Bastards, Aug. 6. Casket Life, Hillstreet Stranglers, Divine Chaos, Aug. 7. Punk Rock Bingo, first Mon. of each month. Branded featuring the Bargain DJ Collective, 10p. Mon. Blues Night every Wed. All shows start at 10p. Free. 640 Paradise Road. 791-5775.

Dylan's Dance Hall and Saloon: Open 7:30p. Fri. and Sat. Free dance lessons, 7:30-9p. No cover. 4660 Boulder Highway. 451-4006.

Emergency Room Lounge: Huckleberry's Comedy Hootenanny and open mic showcase, 9:30p. Thu. Davyo's Open Mic Comedy Showcase, 10p. Sun. 3550 S. Decatur Blvd. 227-6363.

Escape Lounge: Karaoke, 9p. Fri.-Sat. 4213 W. Sahara Ave. 364-1167.

Flex: Metal Night, Fri. 4347 W. Charleston Blvd. 385-3539.

Freakin' Frog: Open mic nightly. Free comedy show Sat. 4700 S. Maryland Parkway, Suite 8. 597-3237.

The Frog Lodge: Iya Khan & The Would Be Kings, Sat. 1602 N. Nellis Blvd. 438-4030.

Gilley's: Lickitty Splitt ('80s music), $10, 10p. Wed. through Sept. 1. Open 4p. daily. Mud wrestling, Wed. Line dance lessons, 7:30p. Thu. Bikini bull riding, midnight Fri. and Sat. Karaoke, 9p. Sun. No cover. (In the New Frontier) 3120 S. Las Vegas Blvd. 794-8200.

Golden Palm: Tishan and Company, 5-9p. Fri.-Sun. Jam session, Sun. 3111 W Tropicana Ave. 798-1111.

The Heights: Soul Kitchen, Thu. Live music Sat. Free. 465 S. Decatur Blvd. 878-5433.

The Hurricane: Big Bad Zero, 10p. July 31, Aug. 28, Sept. 18. Live music, 10p. Sat. Jazz jam, 8p. Sun. Free. 10420 S. Bermuda Road. 407-8976.

Iowa Cafe: Open mic cafe, 7-9p. Mon.; slam poetry, Thu. Live bands, first Fri. 300 E. Charleston Blvd. 366-1882.

The Island Grill: Acoustic show and invitational jam hosted by Michael Soli, 9p. Sat. 2660 Maryland Parkway. 737-1966.

J.C. Wooloughan: Pete Contino Band, Tue. Live music, Wed.-Sat. 221 N. Rampart Blvd. 869-7725.

Jack's Irish Pub: The Wild Celts, Fri.- Sat. Sarah Thiele, 7p. Thu. (In Palace Station) 2411 W. Sahara Ave. 367-2411.

Jackpot Jackson's: DJs Fri.-Sat. 9457 S. Las Vegas Blvd. 897-1353.

Jackson's Bar and Grill: Karaoke with Doug Price. 9p. Tues. 10p. Sat. 6020 W. Flamingo Road. 362-2116.

Jazzed Cafe: DJ Michael Fuller, first Fri. each month. 8615 W. Sahara Ave. 233-2859.

Jillian's: Live music 9p. Sat. Free. 450 Fremont St. 759-0450.

King Tut's Pub & Poker: Karaoke with Doug Price, Tue. 6138 W. Charleston Blvd. 258-6344.

La Scala Restaurant: Marin Mancuso, 7-10p. Tue. Chuck Bacino, 7-10p. Wed.-Thu. Jack Cain, 7:30-10:30 Fri. 1020 E. Desert Inn Road. 699-9980.

The Lamb Video Poker Bar & Grill: Live music weekly. Karaoke, Fri. and Sat. 2162 N. Lamb Blvd. 452-7038.

Lava Lounge: Frankie Moreno Band. Free. Fri. and Sat., 9p.-1a. (In the Fiesta Henderson) 777 W. Lake Mead Drive. 558-7000.

Live: Open acoustic night, Mon. Pulse, Wed. Xtreme nights with 107.5-FM, Thu. Open jam/acoustic night, Sun. 5150 W. Spring Mountain Road. 878-5483.

Malibu Chan's: Live music 10:45p.-2a. Fri.-Sat. 105.7 Remote, 7p. Wed. 8125 W. Sahara Ave. 312-4267.

Margaritaville: Live island/rock music nightly (In the Flamingo Hilton) 3555 S. Las Vegas Blvd. 733-3111.

Mayan Bar & Grill: Hip hop, open mic, live acts, Wed. Latino night, Fri. Techno night, Sat. 2797 S. Maryland Parkway. 892-9222.

Michael's Pub: Lonesome Larry and the Scooters host open mic/blues jam, 10p. Sat. 4012 S. Rainbow. 871-1381.

Money Plays: Acoustic open stage hosted by Michael Soli, 9p. Thu. 4755 W. Flamingo Road. 368-1829.

Monte Carlo Pub & Brewery: Live music 10p. Sun.-Thu. DJs 10p. Fri.-Sat. Free. (In the Monte Carlo), 3770 S. Las Vegas Blvd. 730-7420.

Moon Doggies West: 1750 S. Rainbow Blvd. 878-3392.

Moose McGillycuddy's: Open mic acoustic jam, Sun. 8p.-midnight. Free. 4770 S. Maryland Parkway. 798-8337.

Mountain Springs Saloon: Bovine Line or Dockery, Sat.-Sun. Mountain Springs Road and State Route 160. 875-4266.

Murphy's Pub: Kenny Flood Quartet, 9p. Mon. Planet X, 9p. Wed.-Fri. Free. 3985 E. Sunset Road. 458-5516.

My Cousin Vinny: Karaoke with Greg Schwarze, 11p.-3a. Mon.-Wed., Sat. 1600 E. Sahara Ave. 735-2562.

Nine Fine Irishmen: Ri Ra, 9p.-2:30a. Tue.-Thu., Sun., 9:30p.-3:30a. Fri.-Sat. $5. (In the New York-New York), 3790 Las Vegas Blvd. South. 740-6969.

Pin-Ups: Lenny Albanese, 8p.-midnight Tue., Thu., Sun. (In the Cannery) 4336 Losee Road. 399-4774.

Pink E's: Live music, Sat. 3695 W. Flamingo Road. 252-4666.

Play of the Day Sports Bar & Grill: Karaoke. 10p. Thu. Hawaiian nights hosted by Braddah Paulie, live island music, 10p. Fri. 1590 E. Flamingo Road. 785-0388.

Railhead: Too Slim, The Taildraggers, July 22. Chris Duarte, July 29. Emerson Drive, $15-$28.50, July 30. Lil' Ed, The Blues Imperials, Aug. 5. Rod Piazza, The Mighty Flyers, Aug. 12. Larry Gatlin, Gatlin Brothers, $22.95-$42.95, Aug. 13. Al Jarreau, $25-$55, Aug. 14. Kenny Neal, Aug. 19. Neville Brothers, $22.95-$42.95, Aug. 20. Bill Engvall, Aug. 21. John Lee Hooker Jr., Aug. 26. Alan Parsons Live Project, $19.95-$37.50, Aug. 27. Blue Oyster Cult, $22.50-$37.50, Sept. 18. Norman Brown, $22.50-$37.50, Sept. 25. Four Aces/Four Lads, Oct. 1. Boney James, $24.95-$49.95, Oct. 8. Diane Schuur, Oct. 9. Hal Ketchum, Oct. 22. The Tubes, Nov. 5. Don Williams, Nov. 6. Gerry and the Pacemakers, Nov. 12. Paula Poundstone, Nov. 13. Strunz & Farah, Nov. 20. Noche Nortena, 7-11p. every Sun. Flair competition, every Mon. F and B rehearsal, every Tue. Sarah Thiele, 6-8:30p. every Wed. Yellow Brick Road, 11p.-2:30a. every Fri.-Sat. Live music starts 8p. unless noted. Boulder Station, 4111 Boulder Highway. 432-7777.

Rehab: Beach parties, DJs. Noon-sunset, daily. $15-$30. Hard Rock Hotel, 4455 Paradise Road. 733-7625.

Ricardo's: Peto Martinez, Tue.-Sat. (In the MGM) 3799 S. Las Vegas Blvd. 871-7119.

Roadrunner Sunrise: Mike Soli, followed by open mic, hosted by Daniel Blackerby, 7:30p. Mon. 6910 E. Lake Mead Blvd. 459-1889.

Rounders: Michael Anthony Henegan, jazz, 9p.-mindnight every Sat. in July. Anne Donohue, Michael Soli, acoustic classics, original material, alternating weeknights, 8p. 4455 S. Buffalo Drive. 247-4308.

Roxy's Lounge: Heartbreaker (Pat Benatar tribute), July 23. 2nd Manassas, (Creedence Clearwater Revival tribute), July 30. "Friday Rocks in Roxy's," 10:30p.-4a. every Fri. Lounge open 4:30p. Thu.-Sun., 9p. Mon., 8:30p. Tue.-Wed. Sam's Town, 5111 Boulder Highway, 456-7777.

The Saloon: John Earl and the Boogie Man Band, 5:30-7:30p.; 9p.-1a. Sat. 405 E. Fremont St. (Neonopolis). 388-4116.

Sand Dollar Blues Lounge: The SpellCasters, Thu. Live music nightly, 10p.-2a. 3355 W. Spring Mountain Road. 871-6651.

Tailspin Bar and Grill: Metal Church, Bloodshot, July 23. Liquid Skye, Raven Storm, July 24. Pieter Holland, July 30-31. Karaoke with Geoff Garrett, 9p. Mon. Open jam/mic night with Tom Burt, Tapcity, Tue. Acoustic with 13 Black, Sun. All shows start 9p. Free. 6295 S. Pecos Road. 436-7925.

Tequila Joe's: Karaoke, 8p.-midnight Tue.-Thu.; 7-11p. Fri.-Sat. 3535 S. Las Vegas Blvd. 794-3261.

Thunderbird Lounge: Open mic, 9p. Thu. 1215 S. Las Vegas Blvd. 383-3100

Tommy Rocker's: Tommy Rocker, Fri.-Sat. 4275 Industrial Road. 261-6688.

Whiskey Bar: (In Green Valley Ranch Station) 2300 Paseo Verde Parkway. 617-7777.