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Friday Brunch at 18bin | Bottomless Mimosas, Live DJs & the Best Brunch
2026-08-21 10:00 - 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | 18Bin Bar & Restaurant, 107 East Charleston Boulevard, #Suite 150, Las Vegas, NV, 89104, United States
Kick off your weekend at 18bin with bottomless mimosas, live DJs, amazing brunch, and Arts District vibes every Friday.

Comedy Cellar
2026-08-20 21:30 - 2026-08-21 00:00
Thursday August 20 at 9:30 PM, Comedy Cellar Las Vegas at the Rio puts five headliners on the bill where most clubs would put one. The late Thursday showcase runs 90 minutes through the underground room with five rotating comics, each doing 15 to 20 minutes of material that holds up because every person on stage is a headliner working at full strength.
The rotating weekly lineup is assembled fresh for this week and announced close to showtime, a different bill from last Thursday and next. The 300-seat room at the Rio was built as a replica of the original New York Comedy Cellar, and it keeps the audience close to the stage throughout. Late August Thursday at the Comedy Cellar in Las Vegas is a sharp night out.

Carlos Mencia
2026-08-20 21:30 - 2026-08-21 00:00
Thursday, August 20 closes out a mid-August week at Jimmy Kimmel’s Comedy Club with Carlos Mencia at 9:30 PM. Expect a comedian who performs with full commitment every time — there’s no coasting in a Mencia set; the material on race, identity, and social friction is delivered like he’s making the argument for the first time.
Las Vegas gives him the audience variety to work with, and the Mic of Mencia afterparty lets the crowd extend that energy past the set itself.

Las Vegas Strip Club Crawl
2026-08-20 21:00 - 2026-08-21 01:00, 2026-08-19 21:00 - 2026-08-20 01:00 | Caesars Palace, 3570 South Las Vegas Boulevard, Paradise, NV, 89109, United States
Free entry & VIP transportation to the best Strip Clubs in Vegas!

Las Vegas Club Crawl with Party Bus
2026-08-20 20:45 - 2026-08-21 00:30, 2026-08-19 20:45 - 2026-08-20 00:30 | LA Epic Club Crawls, Please check our website for starting location, Las Vegas, NV, 89109, United States
Party like a VIP at the best clubs in Vegas: Free entry, and a party bus with free drinks!

Pepper and The Movement
2026-08-20 20:00 - 22:30
Pepper in Las Vegas headlines a poolside reggae-rock night at Bel-Aire Backyard, the outdoor venue at Durango Casino & Resort in the southwest valley, on August 20, 2026. The Hawaii-rooted band brings its blend of reggae, rock and alternative sound to town as part of the High Tide Summer Tour, sharing the bill with The Movement and special guest Joe Samba. The Movement, formed in 2003, has become a fixture of the alternative-reggae scene with hundreds of millions of streams behind them, so this pairing stacks the lineup for fans of laid-back, sun-soaked grooves. Bel-Aire Backyard’s open-air setting off the Strip makes for a relaxed summer-evening show away from the crowds, an easy draw for locals in Summerlin and the surrounding area as well as visitors looking for something different. Doors and set times run into the evening, so plan to settle in for a full night of reggae rock under the desert sky. Get tickets and plan your Las Vegas visit.
FAQ
When and where does Pepper play in Las Vegas?
Pepper and The Movement perform August 20, 2026 at Bel-Aire Backyard, the outdoor venue at Durango Casino & Resort.
Who else is on the bill?
The show features The Movement and special guest Joe Samba as part of Pepper’s High Tide Summer Tour.
Is this an indoor or outdoor show?
It is an outdoor, poolside-style concert at Bel-Aire Backyard, an open-air setting off the Strip.

Royal Coda
2026-08-20 20:00 - 22:30
Royal Coda comes to Las Vegas for a progressive post-hardcore night at Backstage Bar & Billiards, the compact music room off Fremont Street in the heart of downtown, on August 20, 2026. The band is a Sacramento-rooted project known for intricate guitar work and dynamic, layered soundscapes, featuring vocalist Kurt Travis alongside guitarist Will Swan and founder Sergio Medina — names that carry weight in the modern post-hardcore and prog scenes. Backstage Bar & Billiards, adjoined to Fremont Country Club, is an intimate venue with a capacity of roughly 450, which puts fans right up against the stage for a band built on technical intensity. That close quarters is a big part of the appeal for heavier, more adventurous acts passing through the Las Vegas underground. Downtown’s Fremont East district surrounds the venue with bars and late-night spots, making it easy to build a full evening around the show. Get tickets and plan your Las Vegas visit.
FAQ
When does Royal Coda perform in Las Vegas?
Royal Coda is listed for August 20, 2026 at Backstage Bar & Billiards in downtown Las Vegas.
Who is in Royal Coda?
The band features vocalist Kurt Travis, guitarist Will Swan and founder Sergio Medina, known for progressive post-hardcore.
What kind of venue is Backstage Bar & Billiards?
It is an intimate downtown music room near Fremont Street with a capacity of around 450, adjoined to Fremont Country Club.

Drew Thomas
2026-08-20 20:00 - 22:30
Thursday, August 20 puts Drew Thomas at Brad Garrett’s Comedy Club for the run-up to the big-crowd weekend. His quick wit and polished delivery handle the shifting energy of a Thursday crowd well—he keeps the room with him through pure stage command and material that’s relatable enough to land across the whole house.
Thomas has made a career of examining the comic gap between who we are and who we claim to be, and the MGM Grand showroom gives him plenty of room to explore it. One night before the Strip kicks into high gear.

Backstreet Boys: Into The Millennium
2026-08-20 20:00 - 22:30 | Sphere, 255 Sands Ave, Las Vegas, 89169, (725) 258-6724
Into the Millennium opens its sixth week at Sphere on Thursday, August 20. The Backstreet Boys’ residency has been expanding since it launched, which tells you everything about the response — over 575,000 fans through the doors in Las Vegas and counting, with more shows added due to demand.
The group’s precision harmonies and choreography translate especially well in Sphere’s wraparound environment, where the production is calibrated to every corner of the room; Thursday night gives you that experience with a crowd that came specifically to be there.

Girl Dinner @ General Admission
2026-08-20 20:00 - 22:00 | General Admission, 8548 Rozita Lee Ave, Las Vegas, NV, 89113, United States
This one is for the girls! For $29 on Thursdays, ladies can enjoy a martini, salad, pasta, and dessert all while listening to R&B all night from DJ Nino. Plus, bring your friends and receive a complimentary bottle of champagne for groups of 5 or more!

Spirit of the King: The Ultimate ELVIS Show
2026-08-20 19:30 - 23:59 | Notoriety, 450 Fremont Street, Suite 380, Las Vegas, NV, 89101, United States
The ultimate Elvis tribute show starring Steve Connolly, an acclaimed Elvis artist, With over 12,000 public and ticketed shows, along with numerous private and corporate events Connolly’s performances have captivated audiences worldwide.
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Beyond delivering Presley’s iconic hits, Connolly offers a captivating journey through time, allowing audiences to witness the legendary musician’s live performance in a mesmerizing experience. With an unparalleled ability to capture Elvis’s sound, appearance, and charisma, Connolly’s act combines artistry and comedy, bringing joy and happiness through rock ‘n’ roll entertainment. Experience the essence of Elvis right here in Fabulous Las Vegas, where Connolly continues Elvis’ legacy of transforming the city into a global entertainment hub.

Meet and greet after the show free of charge to everyone!
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All Ages (3+)
Doors at 7:00 PM
Show time at 7:30 PM
PARKING INFO: Parking is available underneath Neonopolis from 4th street and Fremont, the ramp is on the right side of the street just past Denny’s. Park on level P2. Once parked, take the parking elevator from the parking garage up to the 3rd floor. Notoriety’s doors are straight ahead once you come off of the elevator.

Rod Stewart: The Encore Shows Las Vegas Residency
2026-08-20 19:30 - 22:00 | The Colosseum at Caesars Palace, 3570 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, 89109, (866) 227-5938
Thursday, August 20 at 7:30 PM, The Encore Shows Las Vegas Residency continues at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace — Rod Stewart midweek on the Strip is its own kind of event.
Stewart announced additional performances for the fall leg after demand made it clear the residency wasn’t finished. His blend of rock, pop, and swing across a setlist built from one of music’s deepest catalogs makes the Colosseum show feel alive in a way that’s hard to replicate on tour. The Thursday-night crowd at Caesars tends to be all-in from the first song.

Jay Reid
2026-08-20 19:30 - 22:00
Comedy & Cocktails with Jay Reid lands at Jimmy Kimmel’s Comedy Club on Thursday, August 20 at 7:30 PM — the third Thursday of August, the Strip residency running without interruption through the full summer stretch.
Reid is the creator and host of this show, which means he has a personal investment in keeping it sharp every week rather than letting it settle into routine. His TV background gives his stage presence a polish that doesn’t sacrifice the live quality Las Vegas audiences can feel in the room — real stand-up from a comedian who respects the format he built.

Fremont Street Bar Crawl
2026-08-20 19:00 - 2026-08-21 00:30 | Meeting Venue TBA – Check website for details, Fremont St, Las Vegas, NV, 89101, United States
Fremont Street Bar Crawl gets you exclusive perks at the best bars in Old Vegas.

Mind2Mind - Mentalist Duo
2026-08-20 19:00 - 21:30 | Fontainebleau Las Vegas, 2777 South Las Vegas Blvd., Las Vegas, 89015
Thursday, August 20 at 7:00 PM, Mind2Mind performs at Azul inside Fontainebleau Las Vegas — well into summer, the residency is at full stride and the show reflects it.
James Harrington and Marina Liani are the FISM Gold Medal-winning mentalist couple who earned their World Champion title in 2025 and brought the full show to Las Vegas. Their act is built on isolation and precision: one opening ritual, then separate ends of the Azul lounge, Marina blindfolded, and then 75 minutes of thought-reading in one of the most intimate rooms on the Strip. The pre-show cocktail and close-up magic hour starts at 6 PM.

ROCK STEADY: AN ARETHA FRANKLIN TRIBUTE
2026-08-20 19:00 - 20:30 | The Space, 3460 Cavaretta Court, Las Vegas, NV, 89103, United States
“ROCK STEADY: AN Aretha Franklin Tribute” is a soul-stirring live production starring International Recording Artist and Las Vegas native Terrie Rimson.
Rather than impersonating legendary entertainers, Terrie takes the stage as herself, delivering a heartfelt and authentic homage to the 18-time Grammy Award-winning Queen of Soul. With roots in Gospel and a musical journey that naturally flows through Jazz, R&B, and Soul, Terrie embodies the spirit, passion, and emotional depth that made Aretha unforgettable.
Through powerful renditions of beloved classics including “Something He Can Feel,” “Daydreaming,” “Rock Steady,” “Amazing Grace,” and “Respect,” Terrie Rimson captures the heart, soul, and timeless essence of Aretha Franklin in a way that is both deeply personal and electrifying.

Pottery Workshop – Thursday, August 20th
2026-08-20 18:00 - 20:00 | Vegas Valley Winery, 7360 Eastgate Rd Ste 123, Henderson, NV, 89011, United States
Dirty Hands & Drafts Pottery Workshop
Create your own Charcuterie Board!

Our City, Our Nevada: Black Artists & Elders In Conversation
2026-08-20 17:30 - 19:00 | Las Vegas Civic Center, 525 South Main Street, Las Vegas, NV, 89101, United States
Join us as Carmen Beals moderates a panel of artists and elders, including Chase McCurdy, Iyana Esters, Harold Bradford, Jackie Brantley, and Alma Faye McDonald. Through the moderated conversation, visitors will learn from the artists how history is reflected in their work and the elders will provide insight into what life was like growing up in Nevada.
This program is in conjunction with the “Rhythm and Resilience: Black Vegas” exhibition, currently on display in the Civic Center Gallery until Aug. 20. The exhibition was curated by Carmen Beals, narrated by Claytee White and features artwork from Chase McCurdy, Iyana Esters and Harold Bradford.
Las Vegas Civic Center
525 S. Main St., Public Meeting Room, second floor
Free event with complimentary two‑hour parking validation

Our City, Our Nevada: Black Artists and Elders in Conversation
2026-08-20 17:30 - 19:00 | Las Vegas Civic Center, 525 South Main Street, Las Vegas, NV, 89101, United States
Hear artists and community elders share perspectives on Nevada’s history, culture and lived experiences through art and storytelling.

Carmen Beals will moderate a panel of artists and elders including Chase McCurdy, Iyana Esters, Harold Bradford, Jackie Brantley and Alma Faye McDonald. Through the moderated conversation, visitors will learn from the artists how history is reflected in their work and the elders will provide insight into what life was like growing up in Nevada.
This program is in conjunction with Rhythm and Resilience: Black Vegas, currently on display in the Civic Center Gallery until August 20. The exhibition was curated by Carmen Beals, narrated by Claytee White and features artwork from Chase McCurdy, Iyana Esters and Harold Bradford.
Public Meeting Room, 2nd floor
Free and open to the public
Complimentary 2-hour parking validation

We are grateful to the Greater Clark County Area (NV) Chapter of The Links, Incorporated and the Las Vegas Chapter of Jack and Jill of America for their collaboration on this program.

The Wizard of Oz at Sphere
2026-08-20 14:00 - 16:30 | Sphere, 255 Sands Ave, Las Vegas, 89169, (725) 258-6724
Thursday, August 20 at 2:00 PM, with The Wizard of Oz at Sphere nearing the end of its current run, the afternoon show carries the weight of a production that genuinely changed how Las Vegas thinks about immersive entertainment.
More than 2.2 million tickets sold. A remastered score through 167,000 speakers. Over 1,800 AI-generated visual elements. Live pyrotechnics, snow, wind, fog, and UAV-deployed flying monkeys at every performance. This production earned every seat it filled, and the final weeks are still entirely worth your time.

Around the Table: Stories of Nevada Foodways
2026-08-20 13:00 - 17:00 | Nevada Humanities Program Gallery, 1017 S. 1st Street, #190, Las Vegas, 89191, United States
Nevada Humanities presents Around the Table: Stories of Nevada Foodways, an exhibition celebrating the diverse food traditions and stories of the people of the Silver State. Around the Table: Stories of Nevada Foodways will be on display at the Nevada Humanities Program Gallery in Las Vegas from June 4 to Aug. 26, 2026.
Around the Table: Stories of Nevada Foodways features stories about the food traditions of Nevadans as told through handmade, descriptive, illustrated recipe cards and zines. A zine is a small, handmade, self-published booklet or magazine that provides a hands-on, do-it-yourself way to share stories, artwork, poetry, and ideas. Around the Table: Stories of Nevada Foodways will display food-oriented zines and recipe cards created by everyday Nevadans from across the state that represent the diversity and meaning of Nevada’s family food traditions.
Around the Table: Stories of Nevada Foodways is part of Nevada Humanities’ Around the Table initiative of free, public humanities-based programming in commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Throughout 2026, Nevada Humanities invites Nevadans to share and celebrate their diverse food traditions through a series of public events and creative reflections that explore Nevada foodways, food traditions, and expressive culture across the Silver State. Nevada Humanities will document Nevadans’ food stories and traditions in a new zine and recipe card collection housed in the Nevada Humanities archives. For more information on making zines or contributing to the collection, visit Around the Table: Contribute Your Recipe Cards and Zines to learn more.
As part of Around the Table: Stories of Nevada Foodways, Nevada Humanities is hosting a series of zine making workshops during May, June, and July 2026. Event information will be available soon at nevadahumanities.org/calendar and in our upcoming email newsletters.
Around the Table: Stories of Nevada Foodways is supported by Nevada Humanities’ generous donors and is produced by Nevada Humanities as part of the national initiative By the People: Conversations Beyond 250, which is a series of community-driven programs created by humanities councils in collaboration with local partners. By the People was developed by the Federation of State Humanities Councils and the Smithsonian Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage.
The Nevada Humanities Program Gallery is located at 1017 S. 1st Street, #190, Las Vegas, and is open for viewing Monday – Friday, 1-5 p.m., and on the first Friday of the month until 10 p.m. for First Friday events.
For more information, contact Bobbie Ann Howell via email at bahowell@nevadahumanities.org or by phone at 702-800-4670.

Jazz & Beyond 2026
2026-08-20 11:30 - 21:00
The Jazz & Beyond festival will include 25 free concerts at various Carson City venues. It opens with the Reno Jazz Orchestra led by its exciting music director and arranger, Greg Johnson, on Friday, Aug. 14, outdoors at the Governor’s Mansion.
The Country-themed “An Afternoon at the Silver Saddle Ranch” with music, cowboy poetry, and mule rides will be on Sunday, Aug. 16. Some festival highlights are the dynamic six-piece Latin-jazz ensemble, No Comprende, on Tuesday, Aug. 18, at McFadden Plaza; Lucky Diamond and the Incontinentals and Cherie and John Shipley’s Take This on Wednesday, Aug. 19, at the Bliss Mansion; Mile High Jazz Band’s Basie’s Birthday concert on Friday, Aug. 21; and the all-female big-band, Sapphire Jazz Ensemble on Sunday, Aug. 23.
The full schedule of events on the websites Jazzcarsoncity.com and Milehighjazz.com will be updated frequently. Annual Jazz & Beyond Festivals are presented by the Mile High Jazz Band Association and are supported by grants from Carson City, the Nevada Arts Council and National Endowment for the Arts, and by private donations.

Las Vegas Pool Crawl
2026-08-20 11:30 - 17:00 | Las Vegas Strip, TBA, Las Vegas, NV, 89109, United States
Party at the best pool parties in Las Vegas this summer!

Comedy Cellar
2026-08-19 21:30 - 2026-08-20 00:00
Wednesday August 19 at 9:30 PM at Comedy Cellar Las Vegas at the Rio: five rotating headliners work through the late midweek showcase in the underground room, each doing a proper set in a 300-seat space that keeps every seat close to the action. That is the whole model, and it works the same on a Wednesday as it does on a Saturday.
The Comedy Cellar assembles its weekly rotating lineup fresh for each set of shows, drawing from a network of serious working comedians and announcing the bill close to showtime. Five comics, 15 to 20 minutes each, 90 minutes of adults-only stand-up. Late Wednesday in Las Vegas in August is a good night to let the Comedy Cellar make the decision for you.

Carlos Mencia
2026-08-19 21:30 - 2026-08-20 00:00
Wednesday, August 19 at Jimmy Kimmel’s Comedy Club is a 9:30 PM late-summer Mencia show with the full residency experience. He is one of the few comedians Las Vegas has genuinely embraced as a permanent presence — his Best of Las Vegas award from this club is the clearest evidence of that.
His sets blend rapid-fire cultural observations with personal perspective, and his rapport with a crowd that’s made the trip to the Strip specifically to see him gives every show a different texture.

The Wizard of Oz at Sphere
2026-08-19 20:00 - 22:30 | Sphere, 255 Sands Ave, Las Vegas, 89169, (725) 258-6724
Wednesday, August 19 at 8:00 PM, the Sphere run of The Wizard of Oz enters its penultimate stretch with an evening show in what has become a remarkable year-long Las Vegas residency for this production.
Inside Sphere, the 1939 film plays at 16K across 160,000 square feet of wraparound screen, with live pyrotechnics, atmospheric fog, infrasound haptic seats, and over 1,800 AI-generated visual elements expanding every original frame. This is one of the last chances to see this version before the enhanced edition takes the calendar in Las Vegas.

Drew Thomas
2026-08-19 20:00 - 22:30
Wednesday, August 19 at Brad Garrett’s Comedy Club in the MGM Grand, Drew Thomas hits the midpoint of his week and the crowd starts to build. His stand-up—smart contrasts between how different kinds of people see the same experiences—is the kind of material that finds new angles every night when he starts working with the actual audience in front of him.
The MGM intimate showroom setting amplifies his direct, conversational style. A solid Wednesday night pick on the Las Vegas Strip.

Ella Red
2026-08-19 19:30 - 22:00 | B Side at House of Blues Las Vegas, 3950 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, 89119, (702) 632-7600
Ella Red comes to Las Vegas for an intimate alt-pop set at B Side, the smaller room inside House of Blues at Mandalay Bay on the south Strip, on August 19, 2026. Still in her early twenties, Ella Red is a rising singer-songwriter behind the debut album “IT’S NOT REAL,” a record that pairs a strong vocal range with a wry, existential streak across tracks like “Religion,” “Party Animal” and “We’re All Going to Die.” She’s built a following through viral singles and touring alongside acts like LOLO and Ellise, and B Side’s tight, club-sized layout is a fitting match for an artist on the way up — close enough to catch every lyric. For fans of newer alt-pop looking for a lower-key alternative to the big arenas, this is a chance to see a fast-rising name before the rooms get bigger. The show sits inside one of the Strip’s best-known live-music complexes, making it easy to fold into a broader Mandalay Bay night. Get tickets and plan your Las Vegas visit.
FAQ
When does Ella Red perform in Las Vegas?
Ella Red plays B Side at House of Blues Las Vegas on August 19, 2026.
What kind of music does Ella Red make?
She is an alt-pop singer-songwriter whose debut album “IT’S NOT REAL” blends pop hooks with sharp, existential lyrics.
What is B Side at House of Blues?
B Side is the smaller, more intimate performance room within House of Blues Las Vegas, well suited to up-and-coming artists.
