10/1-2
Rise Lantern Festival
Rise Lantern Festival will illuminate the Mojave Desert Oct. 1 and 2. PHOTO COURTSY OF RISE LANTERN FESTIVAL
Let go of summer this fall at Rise Lantern Festival in the Mojave Desert. Biodegradable lanterns will light up the sky as guests enjoy live music from JP Saxe, Magic Giant, Emmit Fenn and Meridian. Bonus: The festival’s partnership with MGM Resorts scores attendees special festival rates for overnight bookings. 3PM, Jean Dry Lake Bed, Mojave Desert, risefestival.com
10/6
Grant a Gift Autism Foundation’s Silver and Black Gala
Take to the field at Allegiant Stadium for the first-ever charity event held on its grounds in support of the Grant a Gift Autism Foundation and its treatment services at the Ackerman Center. The Las Vegas Raiders, Sletten Companies and Marta Meana, UNLV’s interim president, will be honored for their advocacy. A VIP reception at the stadium’s Champions Club will begin the evening on a winning note, while a seated dinner on the field and live and silent auctions will round out the affair. 6PM, Allegiant Stadium, grantagift.com/events
10/6-11
Las Vegas Food & Wine Festival
For the 12th year, top culinary talents will convene on the Strip and at Tivoli Village for a weeklong extravaganza of wining and dining featuring headliners Katsuya Uechi, Todd English, Francois Payard and more. Come hungry. Las Vegas Strip and Tivoli Village, vegasfoodandwine.com
10/6-23
Rod Stewart: The Hits
Rock out with Rod Stewart as he performs his greatest hits in celebration of the 10th anniversary of his residency at Caesars Palace. With a total of nine shows on select dates between Oct. 6 and 23, there are plenty of opportunities to catch the two-time Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee. With favorites like “Forever Young” and “Maggie May,” Stewart is ready to astound crowds with his incredible five-decade career. 7:30PM, The Colosseum at Caesars Palace, ticketmaster.com
10/7-9
Mecum Auctions
Get ready to drive in style. Mecum Auctions is bringing its best classic cars, antique motorcycles, vintage tractors and road art to Las Vegas for one weekend only. Bid on coveted rides that are sure to rev engines, from a fiery red 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air to a sleek black 1966 Pontiac GTO convertible. 8AM, Las Vegas Convention Center, mecum.com
10/12-17
CATS
The Smith Center is bringing Broadway to Vegas with the beloved musical CATS. Winner of seven Tony Awards, the Andrew Lloyd Webber classic tells the enchanting story of what lucky cat will be reborn that night. Catch the tribe at Reynolds Hall to see the musical that’s been viewed in over 30 countries in 15 languages. Reynolds Hall, thesmithcenter.com
10/16
Keep Memory Alive’s 25th Annual Power of Love Gala
Held for the first time at Resorts World Las Vegas, this hot-ticket soiree, which benefits the Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health, will honor iconic performers Smokey Robinson and Babyface for their support in fighting brain diseases. Guests will be treated to fare from celebrity chefs Wolfgang Puck and Bobby Flay, while Resorts World developer K.T. Lim will be recognized with the Keep Memory Alive Global Community Leadership Award. 5:30PM, Resorts World Las Vegas, keepmemoryalive.org
10/16
Vegas Unstripped
Join more than two dozen local culinary maestros—think James Beard Award finalist James Trees (Esther’s Kitchen, Al Solito Posto and Ada’s Wine Bar) and Chopped winner Bruce Kalman (SoulBelly BBQ)—as they are tasked with presenting an original dish for one night only at this lively gathering. 8PM, Arts District, vegasunstripped.com
10/16-23
Billy Idol
All eyes are on two-time Grammy Award nominee Billy Idol as he brings his signature punk rock flair to The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas to perform hot hits like “Dancing With Myself,” “Rebel Yell” and “Cradle of Love.” 8PM, The Chelsea, Las Vegas, cosmopolitanlasvegas.com
10/18-31
Lío Las Vegas
Head to The Mayfair Supper Club at Bellagio to catch the North American debut of cabaret act Lío Ibiza. PHOTO COURTESY OF: PACHA GROUP
Reserve your spot at The Mayfair Supper Club as legendary cabaret act Lío Ibiza by Pacha Group makes its way from Spain to Las Vegas for its first-ever appearance in the United States. A sultry night awaits. 9:30PM, The Mayfair Supper Club, themayfairlv.com/lio
10/21-23
Gene Simmons ArtWorks
The artworks of KISS lead singer Gene Simmons will be on display for the first time to the public Oct. 21 to 23 at Animazing Gallery. PHOTO COURTESY OF: ANIMAZING GALLERY LAS VEGAS
Gene Simmons, frontman of the iconic rock band KISS, is showing off a different aspect of his artistic side with the debut of his never-before-seen art collection at Animazing Gallery at The Venetian’s Grand Canal Shoppes. VIP guests and buyers will get a sneak peek of Simmons’ sketches, drawings and monolithic paintings on Oct. 21, while the public can get in on the action Oct. 22 and 23. Animazing Gallery, Grand Canal Shoppes, animazing.com
10/22
Tyler Robinson Foundation’s 7th Annual Rise Up Gala
Slay cancer with Imagine Dragons and host Joel McHale at this charity gala where 85% of proceeds benefit those battling pediatric cancer. Settle in under the stars for an elegant dinner, live and silent auctions, and Grammy-winning entertainment at Wynn Las Vegas’ outdoor event pavilion. 5PM, Wynn Las Vegas, trf.org/gala2021
10/22-24
Electric Daisy Carnival
Nine stages, 200 artists, 10 years in the making—Las Vegas’ Electric Daisy Carnival is making a triumphant return for three days of larger-than-life music. Dance the night away with top electronic music-makers, from Alesso to Zedd. 7PM, Las Vegas Motor Speedway, electricdaisycarnival.com
10/26-31
An Officer and a Gentleman: The Musical
Based on the Oscar-winning film starring Richard Gere and Debra Winger, this stunning tale of love, tragedy and adversity will come to life onstage at The Smith Center with a beloved 1980s soundtrack—think Joe Cocker and Jennifer Warnes’ “Up Where We Belong” and Pat Benatar’s “Love is a Battlefield.” Reynolds Hall, thesmithcenter.com
10/30
Eric D’Alessandro
Get ready to laugh as comic Eric D’Alessandro brings his signature wit to The Venetian for one night only. Expect candid quips inspired by the New York native’s large Italian family plus impressions of stars like Drake. 9PM, The Summit Showroom, venetian.com
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