“Girl From the North Country,” poet laureate Ada Limón and Avril Lavigne highlight this week’s entertainment lineup.
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Belle de Nuit’s series of speciality acts added spice to Voltaire since opening in November.
Nicki Minaj on Wednesday announced she will perform a show on the Las Vegas Strip later this year.
The rapper, actor and Raiders fan is coming to Las Vegas, but this show will not be on the Strip.
Dead & Company is adding dates this summer to its hit Las Vegas residency celebrating the Grateful Dead’s enduring legacy in rock history.
Hard Hat Lounge is returning to business by the end of September, owner and guitar great Frank Sidoris reports.
Event highlights this week include the final weeks for the Curious George exhibit at Lied Discovery Children’s Museum and the last week for “SPACE: A Journey to our Future” at the Springs Preserve. Also planned are an Indian food, entertainment and cultural festival and canine celebrations in the Huntridge and McNeil neighborhoods.
Super Summer Theatre is ready to kick off its 2012 season with a revamped stage and new productions.
Tourists visiting in early summer typically flock to the Strip, but residents might consider attending an annual event downtown targeted toward them.