By Rachel Feinblatt By Rachel Feinblatt | December 8, 2021 | People, Events,
Looking for a better way to spend your December and January? These local Las Vegas happenings have you covered.
Glittering Lights Las Vegas will illuminate Las Vegas Motor Speedway through Jan. 9 PHOTO COURTESY OF GLITTERING LIGHTS LAS VEGAS
The Las Vegas Ballpark becomes a dazzling display of lights and winter fun during Enchant Christmas. Stroll through the glittering light maze, show off your skills on the winding ice skating trail or shop and indulge at the Enchant Market and Enchant Eatery. Photo opportunities with Santa and a dedicated Play Place for little ones ensures fun for visitors of all ages. Tropicana Field, enchantchristmas.com
Drive through one of Nevada’s best holiday displays at Glittering Lights Las Vegas. This installation, which donates a portion of each ticket sold to Speedway Children’s Charities, rings in the holiday season by making spirits bright. Las Vegas Motor Speedway, glitteringlightslasvegas.com
As the longest-running country residency in Las Vegas, Reba, Brooks & Dunn will perform their final shows at Caesars Palace with nine send-off performances. The stellar trio, who first came together in 1993, will take fans on a musical journey featuring a whopping 30 hits. The Colosseum at Caesars Palace, caesars.com
Claiming her throne as the queen of country pop, Shania Twain shares her killer hits at her Let’s Go! Las Vegas residency. After selling more than 90 million albums worldwide, the top-selling female country artist gives her audience a wild and unforgettable performance at the Zappos Theater. Zappos Theater at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino, caesars.com
Shania Twain is back at Zappos Theater Dec. 2 to 12 PHOTO: BY DENISE TRUSCELLO
Everyone’s favorite holiday show leaps onto the stage at The Smith Center with Nevada Ballet Theatre dancers radiating joy and cheer in every performance. Join Clara, the Nutcracker Prince and the Sugar Plum Fairy as they lead this holiday classic set to Tchaikovsky’s iconic score. The Smith Center for the Performing Arts, nevadaballet.org; thesmithcenter.com
It’s tea time! All ages are welcome to snap pictures with Santa, Mrs. Claus and The Mensch on a Bench while supporting The Unforgettables Foundation of Southern Nevada and the Maximum Hope Foundation during this darling afternoon affair. 1PM, Waldorf Ballroom at the Waldorf Astoria Las Vegas, unforgettables.networkforgood.com
Feel the magic of the season as musician Chris Isaak brings his iconic voice to the Wynn’s Encore Theater for a two-night holiday special. Sing along to “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer,” “Blue Christmas,” “Christmas on TV” and “Hey Santa” as Isaak delivers his beloved retro sound. 8PM, Encore Theater, wynnlasvegas.com
Head to Encore Theater Jan. 21 to enjoy a candid evening with maestro David Foster. COURTESY OF DAVID FOSTER
Join Adam Levine and the rest of Maroon 5 as they bring “Moves Like Jagger” to the Las Vegas scene with an exclusive two-night engagement. Ring in 2022 to the tune of their Grammy Award-winning hits, including “Girls Like You” and “This Love.” The Chelsea at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas, cosmopolitanlasvegas.com
The mastermind behind record-breaking songs such as Celine Dion’s “Because You Loved Me” and Whitney Houston’s “I Have Nothing,” musician, producer, songwriter and composer David Foster will share his narrative with Las Vegas at the Encore Theater. This one-night-only performance touches on pivotal career points, taking viewers behind the scenes of his fascinating journey through the music industry. 8PM, Encore Theater, wynnlasvegas.com
Swoon to the R&B sounds of Grammy-nominated singer Brian McKnight as he delivers his musical expertise for one night only. Known for hit records like “Back at One” and “Love of My Life,” this exclusive Las Vegas performance is a must-see. 8PM, Encore Theater, wynnlasvegas.com
Grammy Award-winning singer, songwriter, author, activist and humanitarian Judy Collins will be honored as Nevada Ballet Theatre's 2022 "Woman of the Year" at the 38th Annual Black & White Ball. Her impact the industry as well as her altruistic efforts will be recognized on this special, unforgettable night. Encore, nevadaballet.org
Coming to the stage of Reynolds Hall is My Fair Lady, the world-renowned Lerner and Loewe musical that tells the tale of what it means to be a “proper lady.” Join Eliza Doolittle and Henry Higgins for the classic tale featuring title tracks “I Could Have Danced All Night” and “Wouldn’t It Be Loverly.” The Smith Center for the Performing Arts, thesmithcenter.com
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