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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

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

Cashman Theatre (798-5090)

Nov. 2-7: Les Misérables, $40.20-$95.20

House of Blues (632-7600)

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

Oct. 2, 7p.: Hanson, Tyler Hilton, $27-$30

Oct. 3, 7p.: Deftones, $27.50-$30

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

Oct. 10, 9p.: De La Soul, $25

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

Oct. 15, 7p.: Skinny Puppy, $22-$27

Oct. 16, 7p.: Angie Stone, Anthony Hamilton, $30-$35

Oct. 20, 7p.: Umphrey's McGee, DJ Harry, $15

Oct. 21, 6p.: Powerman5000, Dope, Motograter, Twisted Method, $16

Oct. 22, 7p.: Mitch Hedberg, Stephen Lynch, $24.50-$32

Oct. 23, 6p.: Flogging Molly, Street Dogs, The Briggs, $17.50

Oct. 25, 7p.: Colonel Claypool's Bucket of Bernie Brains, Gabby La La, $22

Oct. 26, 6:30p.: Jimmy Eat World, Recover, Emanuel, $17

Oct. 28, 6p.: The Cramps, Gore Gore Girls, Deadbillys, $20

Oct. 29, 6:30p.: Alter Bridge, Crossfade, Sobmersed, $23

Oct. 30, 7p.: Jerry Lee Lewis, Bill Haley's Original Comets, $35-$55

Oct. 31, 6p.: Lamb of God, Fear Factory, Children of Bodom, Throwdown, $22.50

Nov. 2, 7p.: Death Cab for Cutie, Pretty Girls Make Graves, $17

Nov. 5, 6:15p.: Coheed and Cambria, Underoath and 3, $15.50

Nov. 6, 7:30p.: Boz Scaggs, $45-$65

Nov. 7, 7p.: Bela Fleck & The Flecktones, $20-$35

Nov. 8, 6:30p.: Damageplan, Shadows Fall, The Haunted, $20

Nov. 11, 7p.: Big Bad VooDoo Daddy, $22-30

Nov. 13: Wynonna, $27-$40

Nov. 16, 6:30p.: The Faint, TV on the Radio, Beep Beep, $16

Nov. 26, 6:30p.: HIM, Monster Magnet, Auf Der Maur, $25

Nov. 28, 7:30p.: Bruce Hornsby, $30-$35

Dec. 4, 8:30p.: Tracy Lawrence, $32-$45

Dec. 7, 7p.: Gary Allan, Cross Canadian Ragweed, $30-$45

Dec. 15, 6p.: Slayer, Killswitch Engage, Mastadon, Hemlock, $28

The Joint (693-5066)

Ongoing 10p. Sat.: Beacher's Madhouse (comedy), $25-$49.69

Oct. 8: Kid Rock, $78-$153

Oct. 15: Breaking Benjamin, $15

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

Mandalay Bay Events Center (632-7580)

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

Oct. 29-30: Mr. Olympia Finals, $78.75-$210

MGM Grand Garden (891-7777)

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

Oct. 2, 8p.: Andre Agassi's Grand Slam for Children, $75-$150

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

Oct. 16 and 23, 8p.: Jimmy Buffett, $65-$200

Nov. 26, 8p.: Bette Midler, $75.50-$175.50

Orleans Arena (284-7777)

Oct. 1: Van Halen, $75-$175

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 (942-7777)

Oct. 17: Kanye West, $40-$75

Thomas & Mack Center (739-3267)

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

Caesars Palace (731-7333)

Ongoing: Celine Dion, from $87.50

Cannery (507-5700)

Oct. 2, 8p.: Sock Hop, free

Oct. 15, 8 and 10p.: John Lee Hooker Jr., free

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

Golden Nugget (386-8100)

Oct. 8: Kenny Loggins, $65

Harrah's (369-5111)

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

Las Vegas Hilton (732-5755)

Sept. 24-25, 10p.: ZZ Top, $85-$100

Oct. 1-2: Kenny Rogers

Oct. 7-9: Earth, Wind & Fire

Nov. 5-6: Doobie Brothers

Nov. 12-13: Etta James

Dec. 3-5: Brad Paisley, Pat Green

MGM Grand (891-7777)

Through Sept. 29, Dec. 24-31, 7:30 and 10p.: David Copperfield, $79.90-$97

Sept. 30-Oct. 6; Nov. 4-10, 9p.: Paul Anka, $70

Oct. 7-13, 9p.: Howie Mandel, $60

Oct. 14-27, 8:30p.: Tom Jones, $70

Oct. 28-Nov. 3, 9p.: George Carlin, $60

Dec. 2-22, 9p.: Carrot Top, $40

Mirage (792-7777)

Sept. 24-25, Nov. 5-6: Jay Leno, $85

Oct. 1-2, Nov. 26-27: David Spade, $70

Oct. 8, 9p., Oct. 9-10, 10:30p.: Ray Romano, $80

Nov. 12-13, 9p.: Ray Romano, Brad Garrett, $90

New York-New York (740-6815)

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

Orleans (365-7111)

Through Sept. 26: The Pointer Sisters

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

Oct. 5-10, 8p.: Neil Sedaka, 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. 11-14, 18-21, 8p.: Engelbert Humperdinck, from $49.95

Nov. 18-21, 8p.: Bill Medley Celebrates the Righteous Brothers, $29.95

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

Nov. 29-Dec. 4: Miss Rodeo America Pageant

Dec. 9-11: Clay Walker, from $49.95

Santa Fe (800-457-2882)

Fri. and Sat.: Louie Louie

Sat. 10p.: Rocksicle

Silverton (263-7777)

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

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

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

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

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

Stardust (732-6325)

Ongoing, 8p.: Wayne Newton, $59.10

Suncoast (636-7075)

Sept. 24-26, 7:30p.: The Four Freshmen, $29.95

Oct. 1-3, 7:30p.: Michael Franks, from $39.95

Oct. 8-10, 7:30p.: Al Martino, from $39.95

Oct. 15-17, 7:30p.: The Lettermen, from $39.95

Oct. 22-24: Jose Feliciano, from $39.95

Oct. 29-31: James Darren, from $24.95

Nov. 5-7, 7:30p.: Tower of Power, from $39.95

Nov. 12-14, 7:30p.: Bobby Rydell, from $39.95

Nov. 19-21, 7:30p.: Frankie Avalon, from $39.95

Nov. 26-28, 7:30p.: Ben Vereen, from $39.95

Dec. 3, 7:30p.: Alter Ego

Dec. 4-5: Lee Ritenour, from $39.95

Dec. 10-12, 7:30p.: Bill Acosta, from $34.95

Dec. 17-19, 7:30p.: Susan Anton, from $34.95

Dec. 29-31: Paul Revere & The Raiders, McKenna Medley, from $39.95

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: Classic Rock, Yellow Brick Road, 9:30p. Tue. KOOL Oldies Dance Night, 7p. Wed. Cannery Hotel-Casino, 2121 E. Craig Road, 507-5700. Club Rio: 11p. Thu. $15/men, $10/women. 11:30p. Fri.-Sat. $20/men, $10/women, local women free. Rio, 3700 W. Flamingo Road. 777-7777.

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 nonresidents. Doors open 10:30p. 3663 S. Las Vegas Blvd. 836-0830. 785-5555.

Ice Las Vegas: Krush Fridays, DJ Justin Hoffman, 10:30p. "Local Love" Fridays, all locals free. DJ Dru. 10:30p. Sat. 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.

Starlight Lounge: Karaoke for cash hosted by Michael Cagle, $200 prize, 6-10p. Fri. Stardust, 3000 S. Las Vegas Blvd. 732-6111.

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

Suncoast Lounge TBA, 10p.-1:30a. Suncoast, 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 10:30p. Wed.-Sun. $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.

All-ages clubs

Jillian's: Hooked, The Tramlines, $5, Sept. 25. Toasters, New Blood REvival, Warsaw, GDB, Deadball, $12, Oct. 4. Senses Fail, Silverstein, Another Day Starts, The Bled, Oct. 8. Q & Not U, Erase Errata, El Guapo, $10, Nov. 3. Brown Eyed Deception, Beta Factor, Race the Sun, $6, Nov. 6. Live music 9p. Sat. Free. 450 Fremont St. 759-0450.

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: Back-to-school music bash, 11a.-11p. Sept. 29. Book pirates, 7p. Oct. 14. Poetry nights, 7p. Oct. 4, 18. Comic Club, 6p. Sun. Book Club, 8p. every third Thu. 4800 S. Maryland Parkway. 228-2763.

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.

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. 768-6666. 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.

The Big Inning: Singsations TV show auditions, 9-11p. Sat., 8-10p. Sun. Karaoke hosted by KJ Wendy M. 9p.-1a. Sat., 8p.-midnight Sun. 7777 W. Sahara Ave. 255-8708.

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: 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: Section 8, Sept. 23-25. Killian's Angels, Sept. 30-Oct. 2. Rock This Town, 9:30p. Tue. Blues Zydeco, Pete Contino Band, 9:30p. Wed. 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: Sorrows End, The Silence, TAKE, Corner Stone, Sept. 23. Otherwise, Media Lab, Sept. 24. Sever, Sept. 25. 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: Thee Fine Lines, Sidewalk Stereo, Gelfling, Sept. 23. CDFWB Experiment, Absent Minded, Sept. 24. Bacon, Bide, Vandelay Industries, Apocalypse Wow, Sept. 25. Remik, Scriblehead, Sept. 30. 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.

Decatur Express: Singsations TV show auditions, 8-10p. Wed. Karaoke hosted by KJ Wendy M. 8p.-midnight Wed. 2650 S. Decatur Blvd. 362-7500.

Dino's Lounge:Bluesology, open mic, 8-11p. Tue. Rock with Shwirl, 8-11p. Wed. Karaoke with Danny G, 10p. Thu.-Sat. Live music, 9-11:30p. 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 Priests, The Luv-Taps, Sept. 23. Detonators, Pagan Dead, Thee Swank Bastards, Sept. 24. The Flakes, The Okmoniks, Killers Kiss, The Chopsticks, 2p. Sept. 25; Black Jetts, 10p. Sept. 25. Uberschall featuring musicians from Blue Man Group, midnight, Sept. 26. Silver Needle, Midway, Sept. 30. Subtrafuge, The Vermin, Oct. 1. Blue Collar Special, Happy Endings, Bad Reaction, Oct. 2. Lane 8, Saints of the Gutter, Large Hardware, 8p. Oct. 7. The Pervz, The Checkers, Oct. 8. Sasquatch, Bronson, Nothing Special, Gliss, Oct. 9. Seraphim Shock, Oct. 14. The Bombshells, The Peccadilloes, Altaira, Leigh Silver & The Bitter Things, Oct. 15. Irish Brothers, Big Rig, Cheatin' Kind, Thirsty, Oct. 16. Branded featuring the Bargain DJ Collective, 10p. Mon. Blues night every Wed. Shows start at 10p. unless noted. 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: Wet jockey shorts night, 10p. Mon. Amateur strip contest, 10:30p. Tue. Male strip review, 10p. Wed. Girlskissgirls ladies night, 10p. Thu. Club Pride, DJ, male strippers, 10p. Fri. Hip Hop, 10p. Sat. Karaoke, 10p. Sun. 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: 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. Oct. 30. 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. 3a. Tues., 9p. Wed, 10p. Sat. 6020 W. Flamingo Road. 362-2116.

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

King Tut's Pub & Poker: Karaoke with Doug Price, 9p. 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.

Matteo's Underground Lounge: Drum & Bass, DJs, Siphon, Supra, Sojourn, Michael Boyer, Sept. 24. ZeroOneAmazement, Transit, Cherry Hill, Sept. 25. Boulder Dam Hotel, 1305 Arizona St. Boulder City. 293-0098.

Malibu Chan's: Live jazz, R&B music 10:45p.-2a. Fri.-Sat. 105.7 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.

Norma Jean's: Acoustic songwriter showcase, open mic hosted by Brian Conway, 8-11p. Tue. Free. 3650 S. Decatur Blvd. 221-2570.

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: 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: Anne Donohue, Michael Soli, acoustic classics, original material, alternating weeknights, 8p. 4455 S. Buffalo Drive. 247-4308.

Roxy's Lounge: "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. Seven Seas: M.R.K.-1 Band, blues, jass, R&B, dance tunes, 9p.-1a. Thu. Live music. 800 W. Lake Mead Blvd. 646-4688.

Speedway Bar & Grill: 4224 N. Pecos Road. 632-2946.

Tailspin Bar and Grill: Slow Children at Play, Sept. 24, Oct. 16, 29-30. Shine, Sept. 25. Renegade Radio, Oct. 1. Rock City, Oct. 2. Toxxic, Oct. 8. The Rock Show, Oct. 9. Fully House, Oct. 15. Triple Threat, Oct. 22. Metal Church, Oct. 28. Hollywood All-Stars, Dec. 4. Krazy Karaoke with Geoff Garrett, 9p.-1a. Mon. Open jam/mic night with Tom Burt, Tapcity, Tue. 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.

Time Inn Lounge: Mood Swingers, Sept. 24. Live music 10p. Fri. No cover. 6120 W. Tropicana Ave. 367-3644.

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.

Zodie's Bar: Singsations TV show auditions, 8-10p. Wed. Karaoke hosted by KJ Wendy M. 8p.-midnight Wed. 3055 E. Flamingo Road. 433-4848.