ARTS & CULTURE

Arts &

CULTURE

It’s not called the Entertainment Capital of the World for nothing. From gravity-defying acrobatics to Broadway hits, you’ll have an outstanding time watching these onstage acts.

DINNER SHOWS

Relive the days of King Arthur at Tournament of Kings inside Excalibur Hotel & Casino, where you can watch jousting knights as you enjoy a three-course meal of hearty fare. Savor a fine dining experience while enjoying the spectacular Lake of Dreams show at Wynn Las Vegas. Dine on the patio of SW Steakhouse or Lakeside while viewing this immersive, multimedia experience that combines puppetry, 5,500 LED lights and a 90-foot waterfall.

BIG-NAME CONCERTS

Las Vegas has long been known as a magnet for music mega-stars (just check the calendar at one of the sprawling concert venues such as T-Mobile Arena to see what we mean), and it’s not just limited to touring acts; the city also has an impressive lineup of residency artists for extended engagements. Watch Katy Perry take over the stage at Resorts World Las Vegas select nights through early August. Country fans can also see Luke Bryan at Resorts World Theatre in June, August and September. Catch Sting performing hit songs from his 40-plus-year career at one of eight shows set for June at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace. For more info on upcoming residencies, flip back to our events calendar on page 6.

TRIBUTE SHOWS

Time-travel to experience some of your favorite musical icons during a special tribute performance. Reminisce about your favorite artists of all time (think Elvis Presley and Stevie Wonder) at Legends in Concert at Tropicana Las Vegas. At The Rat Pack is Back!, remember legends like Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis Jr. and Dean Martin at the COPA Showroom Theatre inside Tuscany Suites & Casino. For a little King of Pop action, you’ll want to see the thrilling MJ Live at The STRAT Hotel, Casino and SkyPod.

BROADWAY, BALLET & BEYOND: THE SMITH CENTER

Just minutes from Downtown Las Vegas, The Smith Center for the Performing Arts is a beacon of artistry, its silvery Art Deco accents glittering against the streamlined sandstone and its 17-story Carillon bell tower rising above Symphony Park. After strolling to see the outdoor sculptures, stop into one of the three venues—Reynolds Hall, Myron’s Cabaret Jazz or Troesh Studio Theater—to watch everything from Broadway musicals and traveling performers to resident companies such as Las Vegas Philharmonic and the Nevada Ballet Theatre.

INSIDE THE WORLD OF CIRQUE DU SOLEIL

Cirque du Soleil is in a class of its own, bringing imaginative sets, transformative costumery, astonishing feats and emotive music to Las Vegas stages for more than 20 years. Escape to a fantasy world at one of these signature shows on The Strip. Witness a gravitydefying battle as the stage transforms into multiple dimensions right before your eyes during KÀ at MGM Grand Las Vegas Hotel & Casino. Marvel at the extraordinary abilities of the human body—from aerial stunts and harmonized acrobatics to feats of sheer strength—at Mystère inside Treasure Island TI Hotel & Casino. Go on a voyage through a surrealist landscape as the stage shifts seamlessly between air, water, fire and earth at Bellagio’s O. For a music-centric experience, go on a psychedelic adventure set to the groundbreaking music of The Beatles at The Beatles LOVE inside the Mirage, or listen to legendary tracks by the King of Pop paired with dazzling light shows, modern sets and high-energy choreography at Michael Jackson ONE inside Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino.