Top 10 things to do in Las Vegas this week
SPORTS
Commissioner’s Cup final
That in-season tournament the NBA announced last month that would see the semifinals and finals played in Las Vegas? That’s basically the WNBA’s Commissioner’s Cup. In this year’s championship game, the Aces host the New York Liberty with a $500,000 prize pool on the line. The game is scheduled for 6 p.m. Tuesday at Michelob Ultra Arena. Tickets start at $12; tix.axs.com.
Christopher Lawrence
MUSIC
Beck/Phoenix
He’s got two turntables and a microphone; they’ve got a deep, diverse catalog of alt-pop hits. Together, bohème singer-songwriter Beck and French indie rockers Phoenix make for an eclectic, electric pairing. See them at 6:45 p.m. Saturday at Michelob Ultra Arena at Mandalay Bay. Tickets start at $45; tix.axs.com.
Jason Bracelin
FOOD
Deals for teachers
Through Aug. 31, Hussong’s Mexican Cantina, in Boca Park and the Shoppes at Mandalay Place at Mandalay Bay, are offering back-to-school specials for educators and staff in Clark County. The deals: a free Original Margarita or drink of the month with entrée purchase, a free appetizer with entrée purchase or a free nonalcoholic drink with appetizer purchase. Must have valid school ID.
Johnathan L. Wright
SPORTS
Raiders vs. 49ers
The autumn wind is still another month away. “The Autumn Wind,” though, returns Sunday when the Raiders open their preseason against their former neighbors, the San Francisco 49ers. Kickoff is set for 1 p.m. at Allegiant Stadium. Tickets are sold out, but they’re available on resale sites.
Christopher Lawrence
THEATER
Shotspeare presents ‘Macbeth’
It’s “Macbeth” the way Shakespeare never intended it. Shotspeare is bringing its boozy interpretation of the Bard’s classic play — complete with audience participation, swordplay and a drinking game mentality — to town for one night only. See the production in all its anything-can-happen glory at 8 p.m. Tuesday at Vegas Theatre Company, 1025 S. First St., No. 110. Tickets are $22.50; theatre.vegas.
Christopher Lawrence
MUSIC
Greta Van Fleet
Yeah, they sound a lot like Led Zeppelin … but since when is that a bad thing? A week after their latest album “Starcatcher” debuted in the top 10 of the Billboard 200, flamboyant rockers Greta Van Fleet hit town in support of said record. Hear their new tunes at 7:30 p.m. Saturday at T-Mobile Arena. Tickets start at $40; tix.axs.com.
Jason Bracelin
FOOD
Locals deal
Through August, Carversteak in Resorts World is offering its end-of-summer prix fixe menu with valid Nevada identification. The $90 menu features choice of first course, main course, sides and dessert, with optional supplements. Menu: carversteak.com/pdfs/locals-end-of-summer-menu.
Johnathan L. Wright
MUSIC
Dogstar
Here’s your chance to see the band with the most famous bass player this side of the Beatles. Dogstar, the three-piece with Keanu Reeves on bass, is touring in support of “Somewhere Between the Power Lines and Palm Trees,” the group’s first album in 23 years. See them at 7:30 p.m. Saturday at Brooklyn Bowl at the Linq Promenade. Tickets are $35; brooklynbowl.com/las-vegas.
Christopher Lawrence
FOOD
Social Hour
Twin Creeks Steakhouse in the Silverton offers Social Hour from 4 to 6 p.m. Wednesdays through Sundays, with wine, local Crafthaus Brewery cans, cocktails and small bites such as house potato chips, truffle fries, bacon dates, Caprese salad skewers and shrimp cocktail.
Johnathan L. Wright
MUSIC
Clutch
With songs about redneck shoguns, skeletons on Mars and, uh, Emily Dickson, hard rockers Clutch kick out the jams with equal parts whimsy and fury. Catch them on their “No Stars Above Tour” at 7 p.m. Sunday at the House of Blues at Mandalay Bay. Tickets start at $37.50; houseofblues.com/lasvegas.
Jason Bracelin
