This week’s 5 best bets for Vegas entertainment
‘HartBeat Weekend’
He has taken over all of show business, so why not The Cosmopolitan? Kevin Hart’s “HartBeat Weekend” returns for a weekend of fun, including two Friday performances of “Kevin Hart & Friends Comedy All-Stars,” at 7 and 10:30 p.m. in The Chelsea. If you can get them, tickets are $54.50 to $136.25; call 800-745-3000. Saturday also brings an advance screening of Hart’s new stand-up tour documentary “What Now?” at 8 p.m. A $10 admission benefits BrittiCares International.
Bill Maher
Who’s not sick of the election already? People who still can’t wait to hear what Bill Maher has to say about the latest developments, that’s who. Maher has said his live act steps up the TV barbs like the difference between coffee and crystal meth. Brace yourself at 9 p.m. Saturday and 8 p.m. Sunday at The Mirage. Tickets are $65.39 to $87.19; call 702-792-7777.
Jeffrey Osbourne
Quick, what’s the real name of that “Woo Woo” song? Did you say “You Should Be Mine?” You really are a Jeffrey Osbourne fan. Hitch a ride “On the Wings of Love” to North Las Vegas and see him at 8 p.m. Friday at Aliante Casino. Tickets are $61.37 to $106.06; call 702-692-7777.
Howie Mandel
Howie Mandel is a part of Las Vegas past and future. He recently helped Caesars Palace celebrate its 50th anniversary, because he did stand-up there in the ’80s. And on “America’s Got Talent,” Mandel helps ordain future headliners such as Mat Franco. You can pass judgment on Mandel at 10 p.m. Friday at The Mirage. Tickets are $43.59 to $54.49; call 702-792-7777.
Australian Pink Floyd
If you are such a Floyd fan that you were hoping to hear the entire first side of “Atom Heart Mother,” you are out of luck. More casual fans will find it good news that the tribute band’s “Best of the Best” tour doesn’t get any more obscure than “Sorrow” on recent set lists. See them at 8 p.m. Saturday at the Palms. Tickets are $40 to $90; call 702-944-3200.
