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From concerts to charity events, here is where to spend your May in Las Vegas.
5/4: Mother’s Day Luncheon and Fashion Show
Join Maria Shriver, founder of The Women’s Alzheimer’s Movement, and Lisa Genova, The New York Times bestselling author and neuroscientist, for an intimate discussion about Alzheimer’s and the impact it has on women and their families. Lunch will be served as guests enjoy an exclusive fashion show featuring Giorgio Armani’s spring/summer 2022 collection, all to benefit The Women’s Alzheimer’s Movement Prevention Center at Cleveland Clinic. 11:30AM, Keep Memory Alive Event Center, keepmemoryalive.org/lunchwithmaria
5/4: First Ladies of Disco (Retro Music Box)
Experience three decades of chart-topping hits that span the genres—from soul and pop to rock and R&B—as vocalists Norma Jean Wright, Linda Clifford and Martha Wash take the Myron’s stage at The Smith Center. Sing along with performers who have sold millions of records around the world thanks to their electric tunes. 7PM, Myron’s at The Smith Center, thesmithcenter.com
5/6: The Las Vegas Philharmonic’s Spring Gala
Enjoy a night of elegant cuisine, silent and live auctions, and entertainment as Las Vegas Philharmonic’s Spring Gala returns to The Smith Center. Mexican composer Juan Pablo Contreras will share a preview of his latest orchestral works before Broadway star Travis Cloer of Jersey Boys fame serenades the crowd with his favorite pop hits. 5PM, The Smith Center, thesmithcenter.com; lvphil.org
5/6: Dress for Success Southern Nevada’s Champagne Luncheon & Success Showcase
Celebrate the admirable work of Dress for Success Southern Nevada at the organization’s largest fundraiser of the year. A Champagne reception and silent auction will kick the day off before guests are invited to enjoy a sit-down luncheon, during which local leaders will be recognized. 11AM, Four Seasons Hotel Las Vegas, dressforsuccesssouthernnevada.org/events/success-showcase
5/6-7: Chris Rock
Grammy- and Emmy-winning comedian Chris Rock—known for his candid and sharp-tongued wit—will entertain Vegas audiences for two nights during this anticipated stop on his Ego Death World Tour. The easily offended need not apply. 9:30PM, The Colosseum at Caesars Palace, caesars.com
5/7: Las Vegas Philharmonic’s
Season Finale: Beethoven No. 9 and Contreras Premiere Concluding its 23rd season with a bang, the Las Vegas Philharmonic will perform Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9 followed by the world premiere of a new orchestral work by composer Juan Pablo Contreras that celebrates Mexican-American communities. Conducted by Donato Cabrera and directed by Joseph Svendsen, Beethoven No. 9 will feature four uplifting vocalists and a radiant chorus. Music to our ears! 7:30PM, Reynolds Hall at The Smith Center, lvphil.org
5/7: Wayne Brady
Multitalented five-time Emmy winner Wayne Brady will step into the spotlight on The Mirage Theater stage for a 90-minute performance, sure to leave the audiences in stitches. Part of the hotel’s ongoing Aces of Comedy series, the TV personality, comedian, actor and singer will also perform June 18 and Sept. 10 for those who can’t make his May appearance. 10PM, The Mirage Theater, mirage.mgmresorts.com
5/7: Goodie Two Shoes Foundation’s 12th Annual Evening of Heart n’ Sole
Don your best big top-inspired attire and join the Goodie Two Shoes Foundation for its 12th annual fundraising gala, this year themed Life Is a Circus. After a two-year delay, the anticipated fete returns with top-notch cuisine, silent and live auctions, and a live performance by rock band Vegas Limit—all to bolster the foundation’s mission to provide new shoes, socks and other essential items to local children in need. 6PM, M Resort Spa Casino, goodietwoshoes.org
Head to Encore Theater at Wynn Las Vegas to see Broadway singer Lea Salonga May 7 and 8. PHOTO: COURTESY OF WYNN LAS VEGAS
5/7-8: An Evening With Lea Salonga
Actress and singer Lea Salonga will share her angelic vocals at Encore Theater during a two-night engagement. The Tony Award-winning star honed her chops on the Broadway stage as the original Kim in Miss Saigon and is also known for voicing Princess Jasmine in Disney’s Aladdin and Fa Mulan in Mulan and Mulan II. 8PM, Encore Theater at Wynn Las Vegas, wynnlasvegas.com
5/11-22: BOOMBOX!
Bigger is always better in Sin City, and BOOMBOX! brings a plethora of performers from the past few decades to Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino. See CeeLo Green, Naughty By Nature, Kid ‘N Play, J.J. Fad and Thea Austin of SNAP! as they collaborate during this nostalgic concert series, accompanied by a live DJ, dancers and more. 8PM, Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino, westgatelasvegas.com
5/13: Eric Church
Break out your cowboy boots and head to T-Mobile Arena to see country crooner Eric Church rock the stage for one night only. During this stop on his Gather Again Tour, the CMA Entertainer of the Year will perform hits from his seventh studio album, Heart & Soul, plus chart-toppers like “Record Year” and “Springsteen.” 8PM, T-Mobile Arena, t-mobilearena.com
5/13: JDRF Nevada Hope Gala: Spur the Cure
In an effort to turn Type 1 diabetes into “type none,” JDRF hosts the Nevada Hope Gala, this year themed Spur the Cure. Guests are encouraged to don their best Western attire for an evening filled with gourmet fare, live entertainment, dancing, a silent auction and the high-spirited Fund-A-Cure initiative. The Adams family will be recognized as this year’s Hope Gala honorees. 6PM, Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino, jdrf.org
5/13-14: Steve Miller Band
It’s all “Dance, Dance, Dance” to the award-winning Steve Miller Band, who will perform two exclusive shows at The Venetian Theatre. Sing along with frontman and Rock & Roll Hall of Fame honoree Steve Miller as he plays classic rock hits, ranging from “The Joker” to “Fly Like an Eagle,” transporting fans to the funky 1970s. 8PM, The Venetian Theatre at The Venetian Resort Las Vegas, venetianlasvegas.com
5/13-28: The Doobie Brothers
Get ready to “Listen to the Music” with four-time Grammy Award winners The Doobie Brothers. Join Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductees Tom Johnston, Michael McDonald, Pat Simmons and John McFee during eight anticipated performances at Zappos Theater as they toast their 50th anniversary to the tune of their most iconic hits. 8PM, Zappos Theater at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino, planethollywoodresort.com
5/14: Tequila & Mezcal Festival
It’s bottoms up at this inaugural festival presented by Wally’s Wine & Spirits and Resorts World Las Vegas. Head to the indoor-outdoor Rose Rooftop to enjoy sips from 818 Tequila, Dos Hombres, Tequila Dahlia and Frozaritas Cantina paired with fare from Wally’s, ¡VIVA!, Fuhu and more. A live DJ churning out Latin hits and a mariachi band ensure the night is one to remember. 5PM, Rose Rooftop at Resorts World Las Vegas, rwlasvegas.com
5/15: Billboard Music Awards
The Billboard Music Awards return to Sin City to honor music’s biggest stars at MGM Grand Garden Arena. The Weeknd, Doja Cat, Justin Bieber, Ye and Olivia Rodrigo lead this year’s nominations. 5PM, MGM Grand Garden Arena, billboard.com
5/15: Wine, Women and Shoes
Support the abused, neglected and homeless children and young people served by St. Jude’s Ranch for Children during this glamorous afternoon affair. Enjoy wine tastings, appetizers, designer shopping, a fashion show, auctions and more. Don your favorite heels for a chance to take home a Best in Shoe award while supporting those in need. 1PM, Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino, winewomenandshoes.com/lv
Dancing With the Stars favorite Derek Hough will show off his moves during his No Limit residency at The Venetian Resort Las Vegas, starting May 18. PHOTO BY PATRICK GRAY
5/18-9/10: Derek Hough: No Limit
Three-time Emmy Award winner and dance phenom Derek Hough will take over The Summit Showroom at The Venetian Resort Las Vegas Wednesday to Saturday through Sept. 10 for this residency featuring dazzling dance numbers, ranging from ballroom to hip-hop. 7:30PM, The Summit Showroom at The Venetian Resort Las Vegas, venetianlasvegas.com
5/20: Olivia Rodrigo
After dazzling at this year’s Grammy Awards—where she took home wins for Best New Artist, Best Pop Vocal Album and Best Pop Solo Performance—Olivia Rodrigo heads to The Chelsea to share songs from her debut album, Sour. British singer-songwriter Holly Humberstone will kick the night off before Rodrigo has fans singing along to “drivers license” and “good 4 u.” 8PM, The Chelsea at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas, cosmopolitanlasvegas.com
5/20-21: Bill Maher
With a whopping 41 Emmy nominations, comedian Bill Maher joins The Mirage’s Aces of Comedy series to share his cheeky political banter. Dates are also on deck for July 22 and 23, and Nov. 25 and 26. 10PM, The Mirage Theatre at The Mirage Las Vegas, mirage.mgmresorts.com
5/20-21: St. Jude Against All Odds
St. Jude’s two-day Against All Odds weekend affair returns in support of St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital. Tee off on Friday during a 144-person golf tournament at Siena Golf Club, where players will be treated to breakfast, a bloody mary bar and lunch. Then, head to Red Rock Casino, Resort and Spa on Saturday for an evening flowing with cocktails, dinner, live entertainment and a poker tournament, where the top prize earns the winner a seat at the 2022 World Series of Poker’s main event. 7AM, Siena Golf Club; 4:30PM, Red Rock Casino, Resort and Spa, stjude.org
5/20-22: Carmina Burana
There’s no better way to conclude Nevada Ballet Theater’s 50th anniversary season than with three exclusive performances of Carmina Burana. Conducted by Donato Cabrera, with live music by members of the Las Vegas Philharmonic and Las Vegas Master Singers, this ballet is inspired by 24 poems from the medieval collection of Carmina Burana. The action-packed evening also features a tribute to the Americana songbook of George Gershwin in George Balanchine’s Who Cares? Reynolds Hall at The Smith Center, thesmithcenter.com; nevadaballet.org
5/20-6/4: Anita Baker
Eight-time Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter Anita Baker will share her beloved R&B tunes during this limited engagement, titled Return to Las Vegas. Fans will be delighted with a set list featuring favorites like “Sweet Love” and “Caught Up in the Rapture.” 8PM, The Venetian Theatre at The Venetian Resort Las Vegas, venetianlasvegas.com
Enjoy more than two hours of comedy and music when Tootsie arrives at The Smith Center May 24 to 29. BY EVAN ZIMMERMAN FOR MURPHYMADE
5/24-29: Tootsie
Follow title character Michael Dorsey on his comedic journey to landing the job of a lifetime in this musical featuring the Tony Award-winning book by Robert Horn with music and lyrics by David Yazbek. Reynolds Hall hosts eight performances of the Broadway favorite that promises to leave its audience with tears of joy. Reynolds Hall at The Smith Center, thesmithcenter.com
5/27-8/13: Katy Perry
Thirteen-time Grammy nominee Katy Perry returns to The Theatre at Resorts World Las Vegas for the summer leg of the pop darling’s residency, Play. Join fellow Katy Cats in singing along to hits from Perry’s albums ranging from Teenage Dream to Smile. Purchase the Witness VIP Package, combined with the Teenage Dream VIP Experience, to enjoy a meet-and-greet with Perry, orchestra seating, specialty merchandise and more. 8PM, The Theatre at Resorts World Las Vegas, rwlasvegas.com
5/29: Jack White
After appearances in The White Stripes, The Raconteurs and The Dead Weather, music sensation Jack White rocks to his own beat. For his one-night Vegas performance, the 12-time Grammy Award winner will perform a selection of the hits that earned him his myriad accolades, including “Seven Nation Army” and “Steady, As She Goes.” 8PM, The Chelsea at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas, cosmopolitanlasvegas.com
5/31-7/20: 53rd Annual World Series of Poker
Put on your poker face for the 53rd annual World Series of Poker. Playing your cards right can lead to large rewards from games like the main event—the $10,000 No-Limit Hold ’em World Championship, scheduled to begin on Sunday, July 3. Vince Vaughn will serve as WSOP’s inaugural master of ceremonies, and this year’s event will be the largest ever with 600 poker tables spanning more than 150,000 square feet at Paris Las Vegas and Bally’s. wsop.com
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