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Date Skate at Cosmopolitan Ice Rink Christmas comes Sunday, but holiday spirit can transcend the weekend. Grab a friend or significant other or meet someone new at the Cosmo’s final Date Skate event of the year, with two classic holiday movies screening on the Strip-side digital marquee: A Christmas Story at 6 p.m. followed by Elf at 9. $10-$20 (includes skates). –Rosalie Spear

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CONTINENTAL TIRE LAS VEGAS CLASSIC AT ORLEANS ARENA Vegas hoops heads know: Before emptying that stocking or lighting that Menorah, one must cheer oneself hoarse for two days watching eight college teams— USC, Missouri State, DePaul, Wyoming, Troy, Cornell, Chicago State and Southeast Missouri State—for this to qualify as a truly happy season. Times vary, $27-$101. –Spencer Patterson

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A Very Merry Same Sex Mary Christmas Spectacular AT BUNKHOUSE SALOON ’Twas two nights before Christmas, when all through the (Bunk)house, all the creatures were stirring … to see more than 50 local musicians, artists and performers gathered for a holiday extravaganza hosted by Vegas rock band Same Sex Mary. That’s what’s happening at the Downtown venue—a one-night-only Christmas experience produced by Cirque du Soleil’s Aaron Guidry and written by local musician and theater director Bryan Todd. “We’re really reaching out across different artistic spectrums in the community,” says Same Sex Mary’s Tsvetelina Stefanova. The play-meets-concert will be a follow-up of sorts to SSM’s 2015 album release and theatrical performance, and tells the tale of Scroogelike character Mary, the CEO of MarySoft Corp. “The last show was so well-received, it would be dumb for us to just never even attempt it again,” frontman James Adams adds. “Will this one be as great? I sure hope so, because we put a whole lot of work into it.” Stefanova promises, “It’s going to be much more grandiose.” Though most details are being kept under wraps, the event will also serve as a fundraiser for Three Square Food Bank and will feature additional Cirque performers, the Dusty Sunshine Carolers and other music-scene mainstays—along with free cookies at the door. $10. –Leslie Ventura

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Jerry Seinfeld at THE COLOSSEUM

What’s the deal with Jerry Seinfeld? The hyphenate comic is coming to Caesars Palace a scant three days after Festivus, and at a strange cultural moment for his Bee Movie. For some inexplicable reason, stunt versions of the 2007 animated film are proliferating on YouTube. One version, by YouTube user Avoid at All Costs, speeds up the film every time the word “bee” is uttered. It has racked up 14 million views in a month. Another YouTube user, Maple ASMR, whispers the entire Bee Movie script in your ear—nearly 50,000 views in just one week. Will Seinfeld talk about his unbidden ascension to King Bee of the Internet? Perhaps. More likely, he’ll make some wry observations about the people, objects and situations we encounter in the course of an average day. Maybe bash Trump a bit. $83-$165. –Geoff Carter

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Join Same Sex Mary for a singular holiday experience. (Christopher DeVargas/Staff)

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Catch the final 2016 performances of Nevada Ballet Theatre’s annual holiday production, featuring the classic Tchaikovsky score and choreography by NBT director James Canfield. A ticket also gets you admission to the Nutcracker Wonderland in Troesh Theatre an hour before the play, complete with holiday scenery for selfies and a live reading of The Nutcracker. Times vary, $29-$179. –Rosalie Spear

Label Squidhat Records hosts a night of punk-rock mayhem, featuring performances by burlesque dancers Kalani Kokonuts and Tana the Tattooed Lady, Rat Pack tribute band Franks & Deans and The Quitters playing new holiday EP Tiz the Season. You might end up on the naughty list, but it’ll be worth it. Free. –Leslie Ventura.

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A virtual reality ‘theme park’ is coming to Las Vegas in 2017 BY GEOFF CARTER

onathan Bricklin’s business plan is morphing even now. The co-founder of SPiN—a table tennis-themed nightclub, now in five cities nationwide—moved to Las Vegas last September to open (with partner Daniel Picciotto) what he called “a virtual reality arcade.” But the ground beneath him quickly changed: VR technology surged forward, and HBO’s VR-inspired drama Westworld debuted to massive acclaim. Suddenly, an “arcade” didn’t feel big enough. “It’s essentially become a theme park—like Universal Studios, only condensed in size,” Bricklin says. “Universal has about eight incredible, massive, virtual reality-like experiences. Now you can create the same effect with a hydraulic motion chair, timed to any virtual reality content you can dream up for a headset.” The currently unnamed venue, intended for an October 2017 opening in a Strip-adjacent location that Bricklin can’t yet reveal, will have at its heart a lounge that features vintage arcade games and individual VR sets playing music videos and other short-form content. The lounge will serve food, cocktails and—why not?—liquid nitrogen ice cream: “It’s kinda nerdy, but I like it,” Bricklin says. Radiating outward will be several themed tunnels, each one leading you “to a virtual reality world.” One will be military-themed; another will lead to “the world’s greatest remote-control race course,” featuring state-of-the-art motion rigs connected to one-tenth scale cars with mounted cameras. “The cars have unbelievable power—they can go over 100 miles per hour,” Bricklin says. Other worlds are still forming, as Bricklin watches emerging VR technologies and conceives of new ways to use them for entertainment. We’ll have to wait until next fall to find out just how far into the future those tunnels go. “The real, practical application of virtual reality is just beginning,” Bricklin says, bowing toward Westworld.

FACEBOOK ASKS: WHAT’S OUR CRAZIEST FREEWAY? There’s a meme circulating on Facebook called “The Freeway System in Las Vegas.” It presents the 215 as Las Vegas Motor Speedway; the 15 with a skeleton driving a car, implying he’d withered away in gridlock; and the 95 as Death Race. It rang true, particularly the 95 bit (I white-knuckle that commute daily), but statistics say otherwise. Clark County spokesman Dan Kulin says the 215

has a 65 MPH speed limit, and it slows further for traffic signals and construction in its northwest leg. And the Nevada Department of Transportation’s Adrienne Packer says that it’s not the 95 that sees daily Death Racelike action: “We average three crashes a day on I-15, between Sahara and Charleston.” The message is clear: Slow down for I-15’s Project Neon construction traffic, and don’t check Facebook while you drive. –Geoff Carter

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TIME TO FOLD?

A ND L IF E M E ET

Applying the five-stage grief model to the (possible) loss of Alon BY BROCK RADKE

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OPPORTUNITY VILLAGE ADDS A NORTHWEST CAMPUS For more than 60 years, Opportunity Village has provided services to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. A recently announced expansion is welcome news to hundreds of locals currently on a wait list for the nonprofit’s services. ¶ OV’s fourth campus, at Decatur Boulevard and Elkhorn Road, will replace the current North Campus at 4180 W. Craig Road. It will be modeled after the Ralph and Betty Engelstad Campus on Buffalo Drive and will include an employment resource center, a fine/performing arts complement, Pride and Enable programs and a life-learning park. ¶ The City of Las Vegas facilitated construction of the new location, with a 17-acre land transfer. Opportunity Village expects to break ground in fall 2017. –Rosalie Spear

1. Denial. Crown Resorts might have given up on the 1,100-room luxury boutique resort planned for the 35-acre former site of the New Frontier—yet another failed attempt for the Australian company to make a dent in Las Vegas—but that doesn’t mean Alon is over. “The founders and developers of Alon Las Vegas will continue to explore all of its options to advance the project and optimize the value for its stakeholders,” read a statement released last Thursday, and project leader Andrew Pascal told the Las Vegas Sun the following day that his team would move forward and hunt for new financing. “The group that’s part of Alon are mature and experienced and have been around this a long time,” Pascal said. “Everyone here is in our professional prime. Nobody wants to be attached to a project that’s not (going forward).” 2. Anger. Unlike neighboring development Resorts World—set to kick construction into gear in early 2017 after also seeing significant delays— Alon hasn’t released many design details. But judging from the experience and talent assembled on the executive team and the buzz from insiders, Alon sounds like the stylish second coming of the Cosmopolitan, with some added extravagance to compete with Wynn across the street. And that’s exciting. So yes, never getting to see that would be infuriating. 3. Bargaining. Is there any way these guys could just take over the nearby Fontainebleau? 4. Depression. Increasingly disenchanted blog VegasTripping, which appears to have gained more access to Alon’s plans than any other media outlet, asserts that “Alon has the potential to save Las Vegas from itself,” and considering that most of the current Vegas web chatter has focused on the death of free parking and comped drinks and whether a stadium for an NFL team is worth another bump in the hotel-room tax, it’s hard to argue. Nothing renews interest in this city like a super-sexy new resort. We haven’t had one in six years, and it’s hard to foresee the next one. 5. Acceptance. We’ll accept Alon isn’t gonna happen when Pascal does. “It’s more a matter of saying to ourselves, ‘What are the active opportunities we’re pursuing’ and qualifying them to see if they feel real,” he said. “To the extent they don’t, then we’ll make the hard decisions.”

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EYE ON THE BALL Juggling with anxiety as we (finally) put 2016 behind us 2007 Japanese medical study called “The Effects of Juggling Therapy on Anxiety Disorders in Female Patients” concluded that juggling “significantly” reduced anxiety, depression and hostility. The doctors wrote that after six months of juggling, women in the juggling test group showed more “vigor” than those in the non-juggling group. “Three-ball cascade juggling facilitates the growth of gray matter in the mid-temporal lobe,” the report noted. I have no idea why the study was conducted explicitly on women, and it heightens my anxiety to dwell on it, so let’s move on. In any case, purely by coincidence, I am a female with anxiety who used to juggle a teeny bit, thanks to fourth-grade coed summer camp. It really is a deeply engaging, meditative activity. So when I visited Juggle Vegas, PYRAMID OF part of SkillCon at the Rio last weekend, BISCUITS I was looking forBY STACY J. WILLIS ward to the kind of mesmerizing joy that comes from watching highly skilled jugglers do their thing. I was not disappointed. Not only did jugglers juggle, but super-enthusiastic cornholers cornholed, under-celebrated athletes played table tennis with their heads in a game called Headis (yep—all headers, no paddles, bigger ball) and another fascinatingly talented group played volleyball with their feet, a sport known as sepak takraw. After making the rounds, I sat down to chill watching some jugglers on-

(Photo Illustration by Ian Racoma/Staff)

stage. Two men were juggling brightly colored juggling clubs—one set, green; the other, blue—side by side. Each had brilliant hand control, and the rhythm of the cascading clubs was indeed mesmerizing. But then the blue guy took his club and smacked the green guy’s club in midair. And then the green guy ran directly at the blue guy while still juggling, stepping in his way. They began swatting at each other’s clubs, all the while maintaining the cascade above their heads, trying to screw each other up. Apparently, combat juggling is a thing. While their concentration was intense, my anxiety ratcheted up a notch or two, and soon I began yelling, “Get him! Knock it down! You got this!” like I was at a UFC match. In Sun Tzu’s classic The Art of War, something I’ve been rereading since the election, we learn that “All warfare is based on deception” and “If his forces are united, separate them” and

“The whole secret lies in confusing the enemy, so that he cannot fathom our real intent.” This does nothing for my anxiety, either, but it does clarify what has happened to our nation—for starters, we don’t read enough books, and for enders, we’re ridiculously easy to distract and divide. Which reminds me of this story about a battle between two Chinese states, Chu and Song, in 603 B.C. During fighting, Chu warrior Xiong Yiliao laid down his weapons and walked into battle juggling nine balls. The 500-soldier Song army got so confused and distracted, it was handily defeated. I need not spell out the similarities to current events—perhaps instead I should apply this lesson to my anxiety, and juggle/distract my frayed nerves until they acquiesce. Of course, distraction is something in which Las Vegas specializes, and after a hellish 2016, our city is expected

to be the No. 1 American tourist destination this holiday season, far ahead of, say, the Library of Congress. Fair enough—people need a break and we need an economy. Sun Tzu wrote, “In the midst of chaos, there is also opportunity.” It’s a matter who takes advantage of it. Who maintains concentration, who keeps their foot on the foot-dart (yes, it’s a thing), who cashes in on the chaos. Later on in the bustling SkillCon exhibit hall, while a raucous crowd cheered in one corner for a video game competition and another group watched spinning kicks on the sepak takraw court, I saw a young woman juggling six rings onstage. There was no combatant. There was only Delaney Bayles, 18, of Utah, in deep concentration, building her gray matter, reducing her worry and becoming this year’s World Juggling Federation Overall Champion.

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MAJOR LAZER AT XS You can catch Diplo and crew mix it up for a discounted rate if you want to stick to XSâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; patio ($40-$60). $100-$200+, Encore, 702-770-3387.

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New Year’s Eve in Vegas goes bigger than ever with a galaxy of stars and a raucous party lineup By Brock Radke & Leslie Ventura

America’s Party Downtown at Fremont Street Experience Say goodbye to 2016 with a year-in-review retrospective on the Viva Vision screen and a midnight countdown led by Mayor Carolyn Goodman, plus live music from ’80s Station, Alter Ego, Zowie Bowie and more. $35-$40.

BRUNO MARS AT PARK THEATER One of the world’s biggest pop stars begins his residency at the newest live performance venue on the Strip December 30, warming up for his NYE show. You can also catch Mars hosting at the Bank Nightclub at Bellagio after the NYE show. $160-$500+, Monte Carlo, 844-600-7275.

Major Lazer at XS. (Danny Mahoney/Courtesy)

CALVIN HARRIS AT OMNIA “In 2016, 83.9 million Spotify listeners streamed 10,089 years of Calvin Harris,” Instagrammed Calvin Harris last week. Calvin Harris has ruled over Omnia on Friday nights all year. Did we mention Calvin Harris? Caesars Palace, $150-$225+, 702-785-6200.

CHEAP TRICK AT THE FOUNDRY The power-pop stalwarts celebrate a new year by closing out the first year of SLS’ intimate concert hall. $60, 702-761-7617.

DJ Pauly D at dlvec The Jersey Shore star has had quite the year with off-again, on-again girlfriend Aubrey O’Day. He’ll work it out with a Downtown dance party on December 30 that includes a $50 all-you-can-drink option. $18-$25, Downtown Las Vegas Events Center, 800-745-3000.

DJ SNAKE AT SURRENDER The relentless French hitmaker blows the roof off Encore’s other nightclub to close 2016. $50-$75+, 702-770-7300.

DRAKE AT HAKKASAN Drizzy took things to new heights this year with fourth studio album Views and his record-breaking Summer Sixteen tour. He’s got all kinds of reasons to celebrate. $200-$250+, MGM Grand, 702-891-3838.

ELTON JOHN AT THE COLOSSEUM Elton’s Million Dollar Piano show has been running strong for five years, but a New Year’s Eve show is an extra-special occasion. $55-$500, Caesars Palace, 877-427-7243.

ESCAPE MASQUERADE AT GOLD SPIKE Sip on warm spiced drinks, dance to DJs Wizdumb and Dilemma and catch local band Avalon Landing before counting down the New Year in style with a Champagne toast. Also, introduce yourself to the Sugar Shack, a new “tiny house” in the Backyard. $10+, 702-467-1082.

FRENCH MONTANA & DJ KHALED AT TAO The rapper also known as Karim Kharbouch teams with the producer and Snapchat expert also known as Khaled Mohamed Khaled for what should be a memorable NYE event. $78-$128+, Venetian, 702-388-8588.

George Clinton and Parliament Funkadelic at Brooklyn bOWL Turn up the funk on New Year’s Eve with the rainbowhaired ringleader and his extraterrestrial brothers, the dealers of everything cosmic, P. Funk. $48-$99+, Linq Promenade, 702-862-2695.

Ginuwine, Ying Yang Twins & Warren G AT LAX The throwback hip-hop and R&B that has served the Luxor club so well this year gets amplified for New Year’s Eve with a triumvirate of old-school faves. $109, 702-262-4529.

KENDRICK LAMAR AT DRAI’S If you questioned—even for a moment—the hip-hop powers of Drai’s, you regret it now that you see who’s playing up on the rooftop on the final Saturday night of the year. Kendrick plus fireworks is a huge show. $175-$250+, Cromwell, 702-777-3800.

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Wu-Tang Clan AT AXIS Do Wu Year’s Eve and party with hip-hop legends RZA, GZA, Method Man, Raekwon, Ghostface Killah and the rest inside the theater at Planet Hollywood. $69-$149, 877-333-9474.

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Wu-Tang Clan in 2013. (AP Photo)

You want to get wild? You want to get loose? You don’t want to do it out on the Boulevard with the other wild, loose partiers? Lil Jon’s got you covered. $50$75+, Mirage, 702-693-8300.

LUDACRIS AT LIGHT Get a little Southern hospitality complements of Luda, with a little Bay flavor backed by DJ E-Rock. $40-$80+, Mandalay Bay, 702-632-4700.

Maroon 5 AT MANDALAY BAY EVENTS CENTER This New Year’s Eve concert tradition keeps coming back because it’s always a good time. PJ Morton and Polly A (NYE only) support this year, which includes a December 30 show. $99-$250, 877-632-7400.

Midnight in Paris at Blue Martini The Town Square lounge celebrates New Year’s Eve with a chic Parisian theme, passed hors d’oeuvres and an open bar with cocktails, wine, domestic beer and five signature martinis. $50-$60, 702-949-2583.

New Year’s Eve at Gilley’s Put on your boots and get ready for a three-hour open bar—yes, three hours—plus fireworks and live music by country favorite Scotty Alexander and $5 mechanical bull rides. $120, Treasure Island, 702-894-7111.

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Hop into the New Year at Downtown’s Velveteen Rabbit, featuring DJ sets by Sparkles, Cherry Bomb and Night Club, a free photo booth and, of course, a Champagne toast when the clock strikes midnight. Free entry, 702-685-9645.

Sip on cocktails and beer from the hosted bar, dance to live music and celebrate with a champagne toast at midnight, or indulge in a Topgolf’s group package that includes unlimited play, chef-selected bites and party favors. $75+, 702-933-8458.

Prohibition NYE at House of Blues Ring in the New Year with a speakeasy dinner menu plus specials on Hendricks Gin cocktails from 4 to midnight. All-you-can-drink packages start at $50, and music from The All-Togethers and Chuck E. Bumps will keep you dancing straight into 2017. Free entry, Mandalay Bay, 702-632-7600.

Sin City Speakeasy at rebel republic The neighborhood bar will pour handcrafted prohibition-era cocktails while Lagunitas Brewing takes over the taps. Show off your dapper ’20s threads and enjoy $5 Jameson specials. Free entry, 702-538-9050.

STEVE AOKI AT JEWEL Aoki was in the intro video released before Aria’s intimate new nightclub opened in the spring, so it only makes sense that he’ll lead the biggest party of the year there. $75$125+, 702-590-8000.

STING AT THE CHELSEA Rolling Stone calls his latest album 57th & 9th his first rock record in decades. Expect that same impulsive energy at his NYE show. $150-$250+, Cosmopolitan, 702-698-7000.

THE WEEKND AT MARQUEE The Starboy singer precedes Sting with a concert of his own at the Chelsea December 30, but he’s sticking around to host at Cosmopolitan’s nightclub on New Year’s Eve. $128-$202+, 702-333-9000.

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Lost in spaCE Passengers strands its stars in a questionable sci-fi romance By Josh Bell here’s a darkness to the main premise of the sci-fi misfire Passengers that seems to have gotten lost along the way to the finished film. Maybe it was there in the original screenplay by Jon Spaihts, which made the Black List, an annual tally of the most promising unproduced screenplays in Hollywood, back in 2007. Maybe director Morten Tyldum, whose last film was the equally underwhelming Alan Turing biopic The Imitation Game, is responsible for sanding off the story’s edges. Or maybe it was one of the many producers and studio executives who authorized a massive budget and huge paydays for stars Jennifer Lawrence and Chris Pratt, and thus needed to make sure the movie appealed to the widest possible audience. Whoever is to blame, the result is still a movie that lacks the conviction to follow through with its ethically questionable setup, settling instead for the glossy spectacle of two gorgeous movie stars having artfully shot space sex. Pratt and Lawrence do look

great as Jim Preston and Aurora Lane, respectively, convincing; the stars, though both beautiful, have two passengers on a voyage through space to minimal chemistry, and the sci-fi plotting of the colonize a new planet. Everyone on board their climax feels rushed and full of holes. Instead of ship is meant to remain in suspended animation evoking intelligent and thrilling sci-fi adventures for the entire 120-year journey, but a malfunction like Gravity or Sunshine, the movie more closely wakes Jim up 90 years early, and resembles Titanic in space, without any of that after spending a year alone on the movie’s grandeur. aaccc ship slowly going out of his mind (as Passengers doesn’t examine any serious PASSENGERS Chris Pratt, demonstrated by the movie shorthand philosophical questions, it doesn’t present Jennifer Lawrence, of a shaggy beard), he makes the a grand, sweeping romance and it doesn’t Michael Sheen. devastating choice to wake up Aurora build any genuine suspense. The movie’s Directed by Morten Tyldum. (who not coincidentally shares a name antiseptic (and very expensive) look matches Rated PG-13. with Sleeping Beauty). its antiseptic storytelling, with only a few Now playing That’s a pretty terrible thing to do, moments of genuine darkness from Lawrence citywide. but the movie mostly shies away from when Aurora discovers Jim’s true motives. the consequences of such a decision, A big-budget original sci-fi movie that spending its middle act on a gooey romance between actually grappled with serious ethical concerns Jim and Aurora, and then shifting into a halfwhile also looking fantastic would have been an baked disaster movie in the final act, with the main impressive achievement; instead, Passengers is a characters in peril as the entire ship is in danger compromised, sanitized mess that misses its mark of being destroyed. Neither mode is particularly in multiple genres.

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Jennifer Lawrence and Chris Pratt experience space madness in Passengers. (Columbia Pictures/Courtesy)

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wife Rose (Viola Davis) and teenage son Cory (Jovan Fences makes an awkward Adepo) in line with the force of his personality. The transition from stage to screen majority of Fences aabcc Denzel Washington’s film adaptation takes place in the of August Wilson’s Pulitzer Prize-winning Maxson house and yard, FENCES Denzel 1983 play Fences was originally set to be and the limited locations make the story Washington, part of Washington’s planned series of feel limited as well. Viola Davis, Wilson adaptations for HBO, and it might Wilson’s screenplay (completed before his Stephen Henderson. have been better off sticking to the small death in 2005) is full of long, florid speeches Directed by Denzel screen. Working with the entire cast of the that might hold audiences rapt onstage, but Washington. Tony-winning 2010 Broadway production, regularly grind the narrative to a halt. The Rated PG-13. Opens Sunday Washington (as both director and star) has overwrought performances are all pitched citywide. delivered a movie that feels entirely stageto the back of the house, especially Mykelti bound and artificial, with set design and Williamson’s cringeworthy turn as Troy’s performances that might make sense for live theater, mentally damaged brother Gabriel. What should but which feel stilted and ineffective onscreen. be an earthy depiction of working-class AfricanSet in 1950s Pittsburgh, Fences stars Washington American life is instead awkward and unconvincing. as Troy Maxson, a garbage collector and fiercely In bringing the play to the big screen, Washington overbearing husband and father, who keeps his has only made it smaller. –Josh Bell

In 1986, a 5-year-old Indian boy named Saroo fell asleep on a decommissioned railway car and suddenly found himself in Calcutta, nearly 1,000 miles from home, unable to provide enough information for authorities to locate his family. Lion tells the remarkable story of his journey back, which took more than 25 years. Adopted by an Australian couple (Nicole Kidman and David Wenham), Saroo, played as a boy by Sunny Pawar, grows up to become the broodingly handsome Dev Patel (Slumdog Millionaire); his early life in India long forgotten, he pursues a career in hotel management and gets romantically involved with a supportive classmate (Rooney Mara). Once a key memory gets jarred, however, Saroo becomes obsessed with finding his real mother, if only to let her know that he’s alive. Using the newly launched Google Earth, he attempts to retrace the train ride he inadvertently took so many years ago. Lion’s fundamentally chronological structure makes for a somewhat sluggish initial half hour or so; it would likely have been more effective to open with Saroo in adulthood and flash back to his childhood throughout (which happens anyway). Once Patel shows up to kick off Saroo’s seemingly impossible quest, however, only the truly hard-hearted will remain unmoved. The film is spikier than you might expect, based on the synopsis; there’s a joyful reunion, but it’s tinged with genuine sorrow and regret. –Mike D’Angelo

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Every so often, in times of creative stagnation, Hollywood falls back on the “uptight square versus aggravating free spirit” comedy formula. What About Bob? was a particularly popular, if odious, example, and Ben Stiller later cornered the market in junk like the Meet the Parents films and Along Came Polly. The former trilogy was co-written, and the latter film was written and directed, by John Hamburg, who now regurgitates the formula for Why Him? The best one can say about this Christmas release is that Bryan Cranston is not especially uptight and James Franco is not especially aggravating. Franco plays an Internet millionaire intent on marrying Steph (Zoey Deutch). Even though she loves her father (Cranston), who runs a dying printing company, she has not told him about the romance. They all assemble for Christmas, with plenty of forced, stupid humor, including— no kidding—characters stuck on toilets, a misuse of the word “bukkake” and a glass tank full of moose urine (when will it break?). It will all be forgotten come New Year’s, but, unexpectedly, the occasional moment of genuine, human humor sometimes slips through. Franco is unfiltered and loony, a tamer version of his Spring Breakers madcap, and Cranston knows how to deliver a silent reaction that can stop a show. –Jeffrey M. Anderson

aabcc WHy HIM? Bryan Cranston, James Franco, Zoey Deutch. Directed by John Hamburg. Rated R. Opens Friday citywide.

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Jackie gives a former First Lady a deserved spotlight By Josh Bell

n the hands of a different director, Noah also in full command of her public persona, Oppenheim’s screenplay for Jackie could have dictating the terms of her own magazine profile. turned into an unremarkable biopic about As the movie flashes back to the days following former First Lady Jackie Kennedy, but Chilean JFK’s death, Jackie emerges as a perpetually filmmaker Pablo Larrain, in his English-language underestimated figure, whose focus on glamour debut, takes the sometimes bland and high culture (illustrated in rewriting and infuses it with a haunting aaabc enactments of her renowned CBS TV melancholy befitting the story of the special A Tour of the White House) allows JACKIE days following the assassination of Natalie Portman, the self-serious men around her to dismiss Billy Crudup, President John F. Kennedy. Rather than her intelligence and importance. Peter Sarsgaard. depicting Jackie’s entire life, the movie Although some of the dialogue spells Directed by focuses on the immediate aftermath of those themes out a little too bluntly, Pablo Larrain. Rated R. her greatest trauma, when her husband Larrain illustrates them beautifully with Now playing at was cut down by an assassin in 1963. the movie’s visuals, including stunning Regal Downtown As played by Natalie Portman with a period production design and costumes Summerlin. striking (but accurate) patrician accent, and a series of loving, illuminating closeJackie is brittle but determined, taking ups on Portman. The arch style (including the small realm of her power as the wife of the late Portman’s deliberately mannered performance leader of the free world and wielding it to honor and Mica Levi’s enveloping and sometimes his legacy and cement her own. jarring score) might put off viewers looking The movie’s framing device finds Jackie for a conventional tribute, but Larrain offers speaking to an unnamed reporter (Billy Crudup) something more meaningful and lasting, an at her Massachusetts home, and while she’s impressionistic portrait that says more in images distraught and facing an uncertain future, she’s than in words.

Hynde (right) subbed for Tom Petty when she joined Nicks on “Stop Draggin’ My Heart Around” Saturday at Park Theater. (Courtesy)

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FIVE THOUGHTS: DECEMBER 17, PARK THEATER

STEVIE NICKS AND THE PRETENDERS OPEN THE STRIP’S NEWEST CONCERT VENUE

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For the record, the first song performed publicly inside the Strip’s newest venue—attached to the Monte Carlo resort—was “Alone,” the title track from the Pretenders’ latest studio album. The first hit, 1981’s “Message of Love,” arrived two numbers later.

Sound ranged from fairly muddled for the Pretenders’ first half-dozen songs (turn up Chrissie Hynde’s vocals! And is that slide guitarist actually playing? ’Cause we can’t hear him at all) to somewhat improved midway through that opening set (Hynde sounds great, but there’s still no slide) to pretty pristine for Stevie Nicks’ headlining performance (which bodes well for the future).

The venue lays out roughly like the Colosseum at Caesars Palace or the Axis at Planet Hollywood, though it’s less ornate than the former and less comfy than the latter. The lobby’s chandeliers and the second floor’s circular (non-smoking) patio deck are memorable touches, and two giant side-stage screens provided close views of the musicians, but

the theater itself felt a bit generic for Las Vegas’ most modern concert hall. Sight lines looked clear across the venue—unless you were seated on the flat floor and someone stood up directly in front of you; the primo seats appear to be those in sections 201 through 205, and then working back. A few logistical quibbles: Armrest drink holders render armrests virtually useless (there’s a reason most venues build their drink holders into the backs of the seats in front of you). Concession lines looked lengthy, and the upstairs bathrooms are fairly small, so time your visits wisely.

The Pretenders are one of those, “Oh, I know that song!” bands. I doubt most attendees knew they’d recognize so many tunes—“Back on the Chain Gang,” “I’ll Stand by You,” “Middle of the Road” and “Brass in Pocket” among them—and the band still left some of its classic cuts unplayed during a healthy 15-song set. At age 65, Hynde, who wore an Elvis T-shirt, remains a strong singer and a magnetic presence: “Elvis played on this stage … in spirit. We’re the first band to play this stage.”

Nicks designed her latest solo tour to excavate deeper cuts from her catalog, and at one point Saturday she reeled off six-consecutive non-charting songs between Fleetwood Mac classic “Gypsy” and synthy solo favorite “Stand Back.” That unorthodox approach largely succeeded, on the strength of Nicks’ still-powerful pipes (her voice sits in a lower octave these days but retains its singular, spine-tingling quality), her crack eight-piece backing band (Hynde also joined in for “Stop Draggin’ My Heart Around”) and her folksy storytelling. The 68-year-old singer occasionally got off track as she related songs’ origins, but the loose approach brought a living-room vibe to the 5,300-capacity room. Of course, the sellout crowd cheered loudest for the night’s closing quartet of all-timers—“Gold Dust Woman” and “Edge of Seventeen,” and then “Rhiannon” and “Landslide” in the encore—and whenever Nicks twirled in place, proving that even in shiny new buildings on just-enlivened stretches of the Las Vegas Strip, some things never change.

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FRESH AND BRILLIANT JIM BEGLEY AND BROCK RADKE PICK THE BEST NEW RESTAURANTS OF 2016 BEAUTY & ESSEX The B&E renovation of the former Comme Ça space might have deprived us of one of the Strip’s best sight lines, but in its place we have a playful lineup of small plates, including a duo of memorable tartares—an innovative tomato rendition along with a more traditional steak— and outrageously good grilled cheese and tomato soup dumplings. I’d argue that’s a pretty fair trade. Cosmopolitan, 702-737-0707. –JB CHENGDU TASTE My meal du jour? An order of toothpick lamb with cumin, “numb-taste” (seriously) wonton, kung pao chicken and Chengdu fried rice at this bare-bones Sichuan joint in a Chinatown parking lot masquerading as a street. Chengdu’s spiciness is not for the faint of heart, but the food is so worth the pain. 3950 Schiff Drive, 702437-7888. –JB EATT This fresh, healthy, precise French café snuck onto the west-side restaurant landscape seemingly out of

nowhere, bringing beautiful plates of miso-honey salmon with parsnip purée and zucchini-cumin quiche. This is exactly the kind of restaurant we need all over the Valley in order for that landscape to continue its upward development. 7865 W. Sahara Ave. #104, 702-6085233. –BR THE GOODWICH Moving from its kiosk at Dino’s to a real (vibrant) restaurant space at Soho Lofts has transformed an addictive sandwich stop into a new Vegas institution. Josh Clark’s ingredientdriven obsession is now also one of Downtown’s best breakfast options. 900 Las Vegas Blvd. S. #120, 702-9108681. –BR HARVEST BY ROY ELLAMAR Technically, Ellamar debuted his update to Sensi in late-December 2015, but his umamiladen farro porridge is so good, I’ll break the rules for it. Order anything from the Harvest snack wagon when it arrives tableside and wash it down with a bottled, brown butter-infused Manhattan. Bellagio, 702-693-8865. -JB

Lobster rolls at Beauty & Essex. (Jon Estrada/File)

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INGREDIENTS 1 1/2 oz. Camus Cognac VS Elegance Goat cheese salad at Standard & Pour. (Jon Estrada/File)

HERRINGBONE Brian Malarkey’s second Strip restaurant brought beloved chef Geno Bernardo back to Las Vegas, and their joint dedication to fresh seafood composed with creativity shines through. You can get oysters and ceviche and killer poke, and that classic Nove spaghetti, too. Aria, 702-590-9898. –BR. LE PHO The savvy, talented team behind Chinatown fave District One got the chance to build the modern Vietnamese restaurant of its dreams Downtown and knocked it out of the park. Don’t miss the five-spice pork spring roll, the lotus root salad or the pho-dipped banh mi. 353 E. Bonneville Ave. #115, 702-3830209. –BR

1 oz. The King’s Ginger liqueur 3 oz. eggnog mix orange peel zest and a sprinkle of nutmeg for garnish

LIBERTINE SOCIAL Ably helmed by chef Jamaal Taherzadeh, Shawn McLain’s newest venture wields a lineup of fun, approachable dishes to pair with infamous mixologist Tony Abou-Ganim’s cocktails. The silky, modern fried egg might be the year’s single-best new dish, but other fresh favorites abound, from Parmesan churros to the country ham flatbread, a highend homage to Hawaiian pizza. Mandalay Bay, 702-632-7800. –JB NAKED CITY TAVERN Chris Palmeri offers a chef’s menu with wild abandon at this ambitious new pub. Your favorite Naked City classics—hand-cut fries, wings and pizzas—are still available, but so is smoky bacon risotto

and the soon-tobe-famous foieco, combining uni crema-drizzled foie gras and duck confit in a house-made red corn tortilla. If you’re not intrigued, we can no longer be friends. 6295 S. Pecos Road, 702-966-0771. –JB STANDARD & POUR Simon Hospitality Group’s newest venture—way out in Henderson—serves as a fitting bookend to Kerry Simon’s storied career. The essence of a chef famous for elevating comfort food can be found in mac and cheese finished with port wine sauce and a sharp, rich date and bleu cheese jam. 11261 S. Eastern Ave. #200, 702-629-5523. –JB

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An eggnog cocktail is traditional for Christmastime festivities, and while there are many different incarnations of this yuletide drink, this particular recipe is the crème de la crème. Camus Cognac VS Elegance is produced in France using grapes grown in the Cognac region, creating a spirit as classically smooth as they come. The King’s Ginger liqueur, originally formulated in 1903 for King Edward VII, adds a warm spice to the cocktail, and the eggnog gives it a creamy, familiar foundation.

Cocktail created by Francesco Lafranconi, Executive Director of Mixology and Spirits Education at Southern Glazer’s Wine and Spirits.

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laying the first New Year’s Eve party at one of the hottest and newest clubs on the Las Vegas Strip would be a huge gig for anyone, but Chuckie has done this before. “One of the craziest times I did [New Year’s Eve] in Vegas, I did it twice in one night,” he says. “I did one in Sydney, then I flew to Vegas to do it again. That was wild.” The veteran DJ and producer—a native of Suriname who has lived in Aruba the past five years—first played Vegas eight years ago, and now it’s one of the most important cities in the world for nightlife and music. “I can’t imagine life without Vegas,” he says. “New York, Miami, LA, Vegas, Amsterdam, Paris and London, those are the cities where I want to be a household name. Vegas will [continue to] become one of the main players for electronic music in the future. If you ask me, I would move the Winter Music Conference to Las Vegas.” Spending time in Vegas has made an impact on Chuckie, who has always been known for his diversity

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eland Wayne dropped out of Morehouse College at age 19 to create beats and become the hip-hop super-producer Metro Boomin, the name behind many of the year’s hottest tracks, from Future, Young Thug, 21 Savage, Nicki Minaj, Drake, Kanye West and more. He’s been traveling throughout 2016 and will start 2017 with his first trip to Australia, but first he returns to Light Nightclub to kick off New Year’s Eve Weekend. How excited are you for this NYE Weekend show in Vegas? Really excited. Every time out at Light it’s just fun; every time it’s a good energy and a good vibe. I usually end up going over my [set time]. It doesn’t feel like work. Are you going to stay in Vegas for New Year’s Eve? I’m thinking about it. This is my first time. I don’t know, it might be too crazy for me. I

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That’s for other people to say. Artists in my circle know what I do, and there really is no one style. People say they’re doing the Metro thing, but I just don’t look at it like that. And that was really just the sound of that time; it doesn’t mean that’s what everything is. I’m not going there. Everybody else can make those kind of beats. I just try to make stuff I haven’t heard of, staying innovative and staying weird. Metro Boomin at Light at Mandalay Bay, December 30. –Brock Radke

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hen a well-loved institution undergoes renovation, maintaining the space’s integrity can be a challenge. For true success, a restaurant’s face-lift shouldn’t conform to fast trends, but create a comfortable atmosphere that intrigues and captures new attention. At Charlie Palmer Steak, recent changes have improved the classic Four Seasons steakhouse, adding warmth to the luxurious dining room and expanding upon what Palmer does best—bold American cuisine founded on traditional French technique. New executive chef Thomas Griese dou-

bles down on the makeover with innovative new menu creations reflective of his own culinary career. He has worked at Thomas Keller’s Bouchon at Venetian and under Michael Mina in Miami San Francisco, and his new flavors fuse cuisines from all over the world. Start with the French-inspired Maine lobster bisque, a buttery winter soup topped with whipped truffle crème fraîche, citrus lobster tian and light puff pastry croutons, or the housemade cavatelli pasta with duck confit, chanterelle mushrooms, fall squash and pumpkin seeds. For the main course, choose the melt-in-yourmouth A5 ribeye from Kagoshima,

Japan. The charred sweet corn is a spicy companion to a hearty steak, and the shortrib kimchi fried rice is an indulgent new addition. Can’t decide? Let the chef pick for you with the seasonal “cut of the week” menu, featuring a steak, a first course, family-style sides, dessert and a bottomless wine pairing. Charlie Palmer Steak at Four Seasons, 702-632-5120; MondaySaturday 5-10:30 p.m. –Leslie Ventura

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cherry on top. Of course. For a more decadent take on a traditional treat, the Eggnog Mudslide spikes the classic nog with Grey Goose, Bailey’s Irish Cream and Godiva white chocolate liqueur. Get through half of this drink and you’ll be caroling your way through the rest of December. Lily Bar & Lounge at Bellagio, 702-693-8384; daily 5 p.m.-4 a.m.

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January. “Right now we have a really solid yoga program with some of the best instructors in the city.” TruFusion Summerlin also hosts intensive workshops, from hip-opening classes to recent holiday offering Jingle Bells & Kettlebells.” Craig says he hopes to implement a nightlife component next year, in which the class goes out for drinks after a workout. “We’re huge on community. People in the industry tend to be a social bunch; they like to meet people and hang out. [We put] you in a room with a bunch of like-minded people, and we all basically have a workout party together … You push yourself further when you’re

with more people.” Craig says the new location also plans to offer late-night classes to accommodate busy lifestyles. Consider the spalike amenities an added bonus, from “selfie mirrors like at XS” and organic toiletries to the locally sourced Thrive Health Bar, which will offer meal plans next year. It’s a fitness studio with your lifestyle—and your wellness—in mind. TruFusion at Downtown Summerlin, 702-906-2777. –Leslie Ventura

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12/23 DJ Que. 12/30 DJ Que. 12/31 Bruno Mars. Bellagio, Thu-Sun, 702-693-8300. CH ATEAU 12/30 DJ Casanova. 12/31 DJ Dre Dae. Paris, Wed, Fri-Sat, 702-776-7770. DRAI’ S 12/22 Ross One. 12/23 DJ Sourmilk. 12/29 G-Eazy. 12/30 Kid Cudi. 12/31 Kendrick Lamar. 1/1 Rae Sremmurd. 1/5 DJ Shift. 1/7 T.I. 1/8 Blueprint Sound & DJ Franzen. Cromwell, Tue, Thu-Sun, 702-777-3800. EM BASSY 12/23 Yomo. 12/30 Conexion Boys. 12/31 Oro Solido. 3355 Procyon St, Thu-Sun, 702-6096666. F O U NDATIO N

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12/23 DJ Seany Mac. 12/24 DJ Mark Mac. 12/30 DJ Mark Mac. 12/31 Find Your Karma NYE Party. 1/6 DJ Excel. 1/7 DJ Crooked. Mandalay Bay, nightly, 702-632-7631. F OX TAIL 12/30 Borgore. 12/31 DJ Hollywood. 1/6 Kid Conrad. SLS, Fri-Sat, 702-761-7621.

12/29 Steve Aoki. 12/30 Tiësto. 12/31 Drake. 1/1 Mark Eteson. 1/5 Lil Jon. 1/6 Steve Aoki. 1/7 Kaskade. 1/8 Party Favor. MGM Grand, Wed-Sun, 702-891-3838. HYDE 12/23 DJ Karma. 12/24 Greg Lopez. 12/27 Joe Maz. 12/28 DJ D-Miles. 12/30 DJ Direct. 12/31 NYE Black Tie Masquerade. Bellagio, nightly, 702-693-8700. IN T RIGUE 12/29 Marshmello. 12/31 Chuckie. 1/5 RL Grime. 1/7 Chuckie. Wynn, Thu-Sat, 702-7707300. JEW EL 12/30 DJ Irie. 12/31 Steve Aoki. 1/2 GTA. 1/6 DJ Irie. 1/7 Jauz. Aria, Mon, Thu-Sat, 702-5908000. LAX 12/28 Aybsent Mynded. 12/29 DJ R.O.B. 12/30 Eric Forbes. 12/31 Ginuwine, Ying Yang Twins & Warren G. Luxor, Thu-Sat, 702-262-4529.

M AR QU EE 12/23 Cash Cash. 12/24 Dayclub Dome with Dee Jay Al & M!KEATTACK. 12/24 Andrew Rayel. 12/25 EC Twins. 12/26 Eric DLux. 12/30 Benny Benassi. 12/31 Dayclub Dome with Cash Cash. 12/31 The Weeknd. 1/1 Dayclub Dome with Dash Berlin. 1/1 DJ Khaled. 1/2 Dash Berlin. 1/6 Dash Berlin. Mon, Fri-Sat, Cosmopolitan, 702-333-9000.

OM N I A 12/30 Kaskade. 12/31 Calvin Harris. 1/3 Fergie DJ. 1/5 Fergie DJ. 1/6 Afrojack. 1/7 Zedd. Caesars Palace, Tue, Thu-Sun, 702-785-6200. RAI N 12/31 Midnight Fire & Rain New Year’s Eve Party. Palms, 702-942-6832. S U R R EN D ER 12/23 David Clutch. 12/28 RL Grime. 12/30 Yellow Claw. 12/31 DJ Snake. 1/4 Marshmello. 1/7 RL Grime. Encore, Wed, Fri-Sat, 702-7707300. TAO 12/22 DJ C-L.A. 12/24 DJ Wellman. 12/29 Ty Dolla $ign. 12/30 Jermaine Dupri. 12/31 French Montana & DJ Khaled. 1/5 Ty Dolla $ign. 1/7 Eric DLux. Venetian, Thu-Sat, 702388-8588. XS

LIGHT 12/28 Disclosure. 12/30 Metro Boomin. 12/31 Ludacris. 1/4 Tyga. 1/6 Nas. 1/7 DJ E-Rock. Mandalay Bay, Wed, Fri-Sat, 702-632-4700.

12/30 Alesso. 12/31 Major Lazer. 1/1 Marshmello. 1/7 Alesso. Encore, Fri-Mon, 702-7700097.

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SPENCER PATTERSON 1. Hiss Golden Messenger, Heart Like a Levee In a year when so much went wrong, North Carolinian M.C. Taylor’s down-home country/ folk/blues blend provided needed relief, in the form of authentic lyrical sentiments and simple-yet-sophisticated compositions that recall The Band, Van Morrison and late-era Dylan.

2. Tim Hecker, Love Streams Scaling back the beautiful noise of previous projects, Vancouver’s ambient saint takes a more direct route to the heart, employing a choir and twisting another heady spine-tingler from their combined output.

3. Esperanza Spalding, Emily’s D+Evolution The Portland vocalist fuses jazz, folk and funk into something like lost late-’70s Joni Mitchell, with production from longtime Bowie cohort Tony Visconti.

4. Heron Oblivion, Heron Oblivion Ex-Comets on Fire/ Howlin Rain leader Ethan Miller regroups with this fuzzed-out Fairport Convention time warp, with ex-Espers vocalist Meg Baird playing Sandy Denny.

5. LVL UP, Return to Love The New Yorkers’ Sub Pop debut draws direct lines to Built to Spill, Elephant 6 and (good) Weezer, stitched into a statement about the enduring power of quality guitar-rock.

6. Anderson .Paak, Malibu The SoCal soul man packs his production team with an underground hip-hop who’s who (Madlib, 9th Wonder, Hi-Tek), but it’s Paak’s smooth delivery and conscious lyrics that make it memorable.

7. Mugstar, Magnetic Seasons A rare double-album that doesn’t waste time, as the foursome oscillates between Kraut, psych and space, with nary a wrong turn.

8. Kaitlyn Aurelia Smith, Ears Weaving together modular analog synthesizers, field recordings, woodwinds, her own vocals and more, Smith creates otherworldly sounds that provide welcome escape from this one.

9. Guided By Voices, Please Be Honest Playing every single note on this anthemstacked return to his best-known project, indie-rock master Robert Pollard declares that he, alone, is Guided By Voices.

10. Mythic Sunship, Ouroboros Over the course of three dense 10-plus-minute tracks, four dudes from Denmark travel the psych-rock spaceways, without singing a word.

ANNIE ZALESKI 1. David Bowie, Blackstar Blackstar was an enigmatic, jazzinflected meditation on life and death—and then, after Bowie unexpectedly died two days after the album’s release, it became a wrenching, deliberate musical goodbye.

MIKE PREVATT 1. David Bowie, Blackstar This is not a grief vote. Bowie’s final album, made with some of the most talented players on the NYC jazz scene, was already one of his finest before he floated away to space.

2. Anderson.Paak, Malibu Paak’s engrossing second full-length covers so much musical and lyrical ground, he could be confused for a modern-day Stevie Wonder.

3. Beyoncé, Lemonade A scorned Bey turns anger to clarity and makes the most emboldened, riveting—and (bonus) adventurous— work of her career.

4. Radiohead, A Moon Shaped Pool Jonny Greenwood astounds with his nervy, Pendereckiesque strings and ominous atmospherics, juxtaposed and lubricated by Thom Yorke’s hearton-sleeve (and still peerless) crooning.

5. Avalanches, Wildflower This carefully stitched reverie of samples and pop worship dodges comparisons to 2000’s Since I Left You.

6. Jenny Hval, Blood Bitch Another unflinching and arresting examination of what women endure—and how they transcend it—by the experimental/ goth/pop Norwegian singer-songwriter.

7. Case/Lang/ Veirs, Case/Lang/ Veirs Stop with the supergroup talk. This natural, enrapturing collaboration plays to the strengths of vocal powerhouses and songsmiths Neko Case, k.d. lang and Laura Veirs.

8. Blood Orange, Freetown Sound Like Beyoncé, Dev Hynes asserts his identity and creates a pop manifesto, albeit with more warmth and a proprietary aesthetic.

9. Haley Bonar, Impossible Dream A compulsory collection of fanciful power-pop by the perspectiveblessed Minnesota singer-songwriter.

10. Prins Thomas, Principe Del Norte More Norwegian greatness unfurled, this time by the Lindstrøm collaborator/ Todd Terje labelmate, whose ambient jams comforted a certain music writer during a rough November.

2. Lydia Loveless, Real The Columbusbased musician smartly grapples with self-sabotage and self-doubt, using scruffy alt-country with a bar-bandshaped heart as a guide.

3. The Monkees, Good Times! Working with songwriters like Ben Gibbard, Rivers Cuomo and XTC’s Andy Partridge, The Monkees fashioned a spry, note-perfect modern update of their ’60s garage-jangle.

4. Cyndi Lauper, Detour On this collection of country standards, the quirkpop icon veers effortlessly between torchy twang, swinging rockabilly, hollering ballads and lighthearted honky-tonk.

5. Leonard Cohen, You Want It Darker The legendary poet’s sparse last record— released weeks before his death—wisely highlights his worldweary baritone, on stunning lyrics that neatly encapsulate life’s vicissitudes.

6. Panic! At the Disco, Death of a Bachelor Brendon Urie & Co. unleash another stellar collection of Technicolor electro-rock and crooning pop overflowing with spicy flourishes (see: the big band swing of “Crazy=Genius” and B-52’s sample on “Don’t Threaten Me With a Good Time.”

7. Miranda Lambert, The Weight of These Wings This sprawling double-album shows off Lambert’s range as an artist: Besides mainstream country, she touches on twanging honky-tonk, strippeddown folk and resonant alt-country.

8. Tegan and Sara, Love You to Death The sisters’ second foray into glossy electro-pop is more effortless than its first, 2013’s Heartthrob. The percolating “Boyfriend” and the slinky “U-turn” boast gleeful hooks and sparkling synthesizers that conjure the best of ’80s New Wave.

9. American Wrestlers, Goodbye Terrible Youth The St. Louis act’s second album injects carnival-esque keyboards into buzzy, distortion-dragged ’90s rock.

10. Grant-Lee Phillips, The Narrows Recorded in Nashville, this ornate solo album ruminates on place and distance through a historical lens, via gorgeous folk and alt-country tunes.

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JASON HARRIS 1. The Cure (May 19, the Chelsea) Everything you heard about this tour was true. Robert Smith & Co. set out to challenge themselves every night, keeping their nearly-40-year catalog not only relevant, but essential.

2. Guns N’ Roses (April 8, T-Mobile Arena) Turns out, a broken foot was just what Axl Rose needed to focus and produce powerful vocals during a reunion with real weight behind its bombast.

3. New Order (March 21, the Chelsea) The seminal synth outfit’s last Vegas visit ranked as my 2013 concert of the year, and the return continued its exercise in precision, filled with some of the best dance hits ever recorded.

4. Coldplay (September 1, T-Mobile Arena) Showmanship combined with sincerity helped me understand why so many live and die with these British poprockers.

5. Phantogram (September 29, Brooklyn Bowl) Sarah Barthel and Josh Carter have honed their craft so tightly, their production— as much performance art as live show—has become a must-see.

SPENCER PATTERSON 1. Electric Wizard (August 28, the Joint) Psycho Las Vegas’ second-night headliner epitomized the rock fest’s considerable musical weaponry—hypnotic heaviness that relented only when the English foursome left the stage.

2. Ty Segall and the Muggers (March 12, Bunkhouse Saloon) Neon Reverb’s final act provided an emphatic capper, a manic set that signaled the revived DIY Downtown gathering’s best days might be ahead.

3. Phish (October 31, MGM Grand Garden Arena) A strong four-night showing by the jam-band icons peaked with Set 2—a well-considered rendition of David Bowie’s The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders From Mars—and sets one and three were far from forgettable, too.

4. The Cure (May 19, the Chelsea) The goth legends’ marathon, 32-song performance sagged toward the end … which means we still got two hours of pure Cure magic.

5. Kurt Vile & The Violators (August 15, Brooklyn Bowl) The Philly man’s first headlining gig here didn’t draw enough bodies, but he sang and played guitar like he either didn’t notice or care.

CONCERTS Phish, playing Halloween No. 3 in Vegas. (Christopher DeVargas/Staff)

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Robert Smith of The Cure. (Erik Kabik/Courtesy)

1. Bad Boy Family Reunion Tour (October 1, MGM Grand Garden Arena) Diddy was a magician, constantly impressing us with his next trick, which mostly took the form of guest appearances from all your favorite late-’90s hip-hop and R&B stars. 2. Anderson .Paak & The Free Nationals (July 29, House of

Blues) Before his music was heard in ads for Google and the NBA, 2016’s breakout star solidified DJ 88’s PopUp Series with an electrifying performance.

3. Drake (September 11, T-Mobile Arena) An incredibly long concert (it also featured Future) put into perspective the number of massive tunes in which Drake has been featured over the past decade.

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1. Bob Dylan (October 13, the Chelsea) As if the Nobel Prize he won a mere 12 hours earlier wasn’t enough, a lively Dylan affirmed his greatness with a 17-song master class, buoyed by his flawless band and a ravished crowd.

1. Bob Dylan (October 13, the Chelsea) Known for being hit-or-miss live, Dylan gave us the goods this time, a short-but-sweet set spanning his brilliant career.

2. Phish (October 31, MGM Grand Garden Arena) The final night of a four-night stand ended with another Halloween epic, its apex a perfect, poignant performance of Bowie’s Ziggy Stardust—and its closer, a tearjerking “Space Oddity.”

2. The Rolling Stones (October 22, T-Mobile Arena) Fresh off backto-back Desert Trip performances—and one canceled Vegas show—the septuagenarians delivered a performance packed with standouts, like a 10-minute “Midnight Rambler, and a teaser track from December’s Blue and Lonesome.

3. Explosions in the Sky (August 28, Brooklyn Bowl) The Austin post-rock standard-bearers threw convention out the window and stunned with unpredictable and ardent instrumental arcs that recalled classical movements.

3. Sia (October 7, Mandalay Bay Events Center) The pop singer stunned fans with her immaculate voice, emboldened by dramatic videos synced with choreography featuring Sia’s “mini-me,” breakout dancer Maddie Ziegler.

4. The Art of Rap Tour (July 23, Downtown Las Vegas Events Center) Part spectacle, part trip down memory lane, featuring old-school favorites from Public Enemy to Mobb Deep to Kurtis Blow.

4. Morrissey (January 2, the Joint) Unlike The Cure, the Mozzer didn’t play it Vegassafe during his performance, epic by his standards and largely without his setlist standards, showing he and his versatile band at their very best.

4. Yuck (March 22, Bunkhouse Saloon) With a new singer and new album, the ’90s-influenced indie-rockers sounded fresh, but opener Big Thief really brought the house down with haunting ballad “Masterpiece.”

5. Kanye West (October 29, T-Mobile Arena) Kanye’s pre-breakdown, suspended-stage exhibition made for the year’s oddest performance, and the energy in the room was undeniable.

5. Kurt Vile & The Violators (August 15, Brooklyn Bowl) If you stayed home to watch the Olympics, you really missed out on the wondrous Vile and his Violators giving the, sigh, couple-hundred of us his all.

5. A Night for Ziggy Stardust (February 13, Bunkhouse Saloon) The local scene paid tribute to a fallen hero, with the final song of the night—“All the Young Dudes,” performed by the 11th Street Band—summarizing the emotional evening.

Anderson .Paak revs up a House of Blues crowd. (L.E. Baskow/Staff)

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1. Hell or High Water Jeff Bridges is a salty Texas Ranger tracking two surprisingly ethical bank robbers played by Chris Pine and Ben Foster in this clever, exciting and often unexpectedly moving crime thriller, full of flavorful dialogue and indelible small-town Southern detail. Now on home video. 2. Green Room Writerdirector Jeremy Saulnier turns a simple siege thriller (after witnessing a murder, members of a punk band attempt to escape a club full of neo-Nazis) into a building symphony of dread, establishing the distinctive details of its grubby location and then using them diabolically against the overwhelmed protagonists. Now on home video and Amazon Prime.

FILMS

3. Our Little Sister Japanese filmmaker Hirokazu Koreeda is a poet of everyday life, and this lovely, low-key drama about three adult sisters bonding with the halfsister they never knew is one of his best poems, capturing the beauty, heartbreak and wonder of life’s small moments. Now on home video. 4. Kubo and the Two Strings The fourth film from brilliant stop-motion animation studio Laika is visually and narratively beautiful, drawing on Japanese mythology to tell the story of a young boy coming to terms with his family legacy—in the form of a sarcastic monkey, a warrior beetle and a moon god. Now on home video. 5. 20th Century Women This semi-autobiographical coming-of-age drama from writer-director Mike Mills might have a teenage boy at its center, but it’s really about the title characters (played wonderfully by Annette Bening, Greta Gerwig and Elle Fanning), three very different but equally formidable women in 1979 Southern California, facing uncertain futures with determination and openness. Opens January 20 in Las Vegas.

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6. Love & Friendship Jane Austen’s early novella Lady Susan gets a delightful (and delightfully nasty) adaptation from writerdirector Whit Stillman, who’s a perfect match for Austen’s tale of shameless social climbing and caustic put-downs, delivered effortlessly by Kate Beckinsale in the lead role. Now on home video and Amazon Prime. 7. The Edge of Seventeen This teen comedy reinvigorates the familiar genre with a funny and clear-eyed look at the overdramatic life of high-school outcast Nadine, played by Hailee Steinfeld in one of the year’s most enjoyable and empathetic performances. Available on home video February 14. 8. The Nice Guys Ryan Gosling and Russell Crowe play two schlubby private eyes in 1970s LA in Shane Black’s ode to ramshackle detective movies, full of hilarious banter, absurd plot twists and a smart-aleck kid sidekick played with wit and warmth by Angourie Rice. Now on home video. 9. Everybody Wants Some!! Richard Linklater effectively dials down the ambition for his follow-up to Boyhood and delivers a hang-out movie that’s casual and fun, showing the camaraderie, anxiety and goofiness among a group of college baseball players in the few days leading up to the beginning of the 1980 school year. Now on home video. 10. The Handmaiden Park Chan-wook’s lurid take on Sarah Waters’ novel Fingersmith moves the story from Victorian England to 1930s Japanese-occupied Korea, where a pair of thieves attempt to con a reclusive heiress—or so it seems, until the movie reveals hidden motives that get more and more twisted and perverse. Available on home video January 24.

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Right Now, Wrong Then

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1. Toni Erdmann German filmmaker Maren Ade’s nearly three-hour epic, about a prankster dad who creates a buffoonish alter ego in an attempt to cheer up his workaholic adult daughter, is one half heartbreaking drama, one half gutbusting comedy, and both halves sheer brilliance. Opens February 17 in Las Vegas. 2. Right Now, Wrong Then Though barely released in the U.S., this dual-reality relationship drama, which starts over from the beginning midway through, repeating the story with minor variations that make a major difference, is the best film yet from prolific Korean director Hong Sang-soo. Now streaming on Fandor; on home video April 25.

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3. Manchester by the Sea Bring multiple handkerchiefs to Kenneth Lonergan’s almost unbearably sad portrait of a man (Casey Affleck,

easily 2016’s best actor) resigned to the remnants of his life following a horrific tragedy, but still determined to do right by his suddenly orphaned nephew (Lucas Hedges). Now in theaters. 4. Tower The year’s best animated film and best documentary uses rotoscoped actors (yes, it’s still a doc; watch it and see) to re-create, moment by moment, Charles Whitman’s 1966 shooting spree at the University of Texas at Austin, with a deeply moving emphasis on acts of courage and selflessness. Airs February 14 on PBS. 5. The Witch Set in the early 17th century, with dialogue taken directly from diaries and court records of the era, this unusual horror movie conjures as much strangeness from stringent period accuracy as it does from the titular witch (plus a literally diabolical goat called Black Phillip). Now on home video and Amazon Prime.

6. Paterson Another great film that hasn’t even opened yet, Jim Jarmusch’s nearly plotless portrait of a New Jersey bus driver (Adam Driver) who moonlights as a poet is pure loveliness, providing a window into how artists view the world. Opens January 20 in Las Vegas. 7. Author: The JT LeRoy Story No matter what you’ve read about this literary hoax (or “myth,” as its perpetrator/ creator insists), the details revealed in Author—which sees Laura Albert, aka JT LeRoy, recount her own bizarre story to the camera, semicorroborated by plentiful photos and tape recordings—will make your jaw drop. Now on home video. 8. Indignation Veteran screenwriter, producer and Ang Lee collaborator James Schamus made an auspicious directorial debut adapting Philip Roth’s heady novel about a ’50s college student (Logan Ler-

man) whose abortive romance with a troubled young woman (Sarah Gadon) lands him in unexpected places. Now on home video. 9. London Road La La Land is getting all the attention, but the year’s true musical triumph was this little-seen, avant-garde British production, in which all dialogue—even the song lyrics!— was taken verbatim from interviews with the residents of an Ipswich street where a string of serial murders occurred in 2006. Available on home video February 28. 10. Everybody Wants Some!! Billed as a “spiritual sequel” to Dazed and Confused, Richard Linklater’s autobiographical memory piece follows the lunkheaded adventures of a Texas college baseball team in 1980, watching the guys struggle to figure out how to fit in to various competing local scenes. Now on home video.

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uncomfortably funny, self-aware comedy about a massively screwed-up London singleton, who’s like Bridget Jones if Bridget Jones talked way more about anal sex and suicide.

6. Search Party (TBS) Self-involved Brooklyn hipsters attempt to solve a missing-persons case in this hilariously deadpan black comedy, featuring a lead performance from Alia Shawkat that digs into the entitlement and rootlessness of the overeducated and underemployed.

JOSH BELL 1. The Americans (FX) In its fourth season, this drama about undercover Soviet operatives in 1980s suburban America grew richer and more complex, expertly balancing its espionage thrills, historical detail and family drama, with both tragic and thrilling results.

2. Crazy Ex-Girlfriend (The CW) Co-creator and star Rachel Bloom continues to dazzle with this musical tragicomedy about mental illness, romantic obsession, female friendship and the power of an awesome song.

3. You’re the Worst (FXX) Another comedy about mental illness, YTW spent its third season delving deeply into the messedup-ness of its various characters, revealing the damage behind their often reprehensible behavior, while remaining consistently biting and funny.

4. The Good Place (NBC) This high-concept comedy about a slacker (played by Kristen Bell) mistakenly admitted to heaven is much more than a fish-out-ofwater sitcom, exploring deep philosophical ideas while keeping its plot moving at an impressive pace and delivering a barrage of smart/silly jokes.

5. Fleabag (Amazon) Creator and star Phoebe Waller-Bridge goes to some dark places in this

TV Atlanta

7. Orange Is the New Black (Netflix) The cast of this women’s-prison dramedy keeps growing, yet the fourth season balanced ongoing character development with new storylines, handling both light comedy and serious concerns with care and consideration.

8. Atlanta (FX) Donald Glover’s exploration of his hometown’s hip-hop underground gets pretty weird at times, switching from low-key naturalism to baffling surrealism, but it’s always grounded in its sense of place and community, with characters who make even the weirdest moments relatable.

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9. Galavant (ABC) A liveaction musical parody of Disney-style fairy tales was probably never going to be a hit, so bless ABC for giving the world two seasons of this puntastic, unabashedly goofy series, featuring exuberant performances and catchy songs that measure up to their inspirations.

10. Marvel’s Agent Carter (ABC) The only Marvel superhero show to get canceled (thus far) might have been the best, with a capable, take-charge protagonist played by Hayley Atwell, a colorful and vibrant 1940s setting, some wonderful supporting characters and stories that didn’t get bogged down in Marvel continuity.

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JASON HARRIS

Cleese (right) and Idle

1. John Cleese & Eric Idle (November 18, Venetian Theatre) The Pythons took the crowd through a thrilling retrospective spanning their careers pre, during and post Monty Python. The most hilarious history lesson of the year.

2. Nick Swardson (October 7, Mirage’s Terry Fator Theatre) Swardson celebrated his 40th birthday with a rowdy room that attempted to hijack the set—only to have the comedian wrest it back with excellent crowd work and silly jokes.

3. Tracy Morgan (May 6, Mirage’s Terry Fator Theatre) The former 30 Rock star might not be at the top of his game, but it’s good just seeing one of the most naturally funny humans onstage again.

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1. The Nether (Cockroach Theatre) Brooding and disturbing, it slipped under your skin and took you places you’d prefer not to have gone—yet didn’t let you look away. You’re the Worst

2. Sense and Sensibility (Nevada Conservatory Theatre) Cleverly staged, witty and unabashedly romantic, it earned every squeal of delight and wistful tear.

3. Iphigenia 2k16 (The Lab) Funky immersive physical theater that took a Greek classic and made it a spectacle in stairwells, loading docks and found spaces throughout Emergency Arts.

4. Memphis (Super Summer Theatre & P.S. Productions) A top-to-bottom knockout at every level, with great dancing, a rockin’ band and ace performances from Ayler Evans and Kasi Jones.

5. Constellations (Cockroach Theatre) This bright, little romantic comedy with a high concept featured incredible work from actors Maythinee Washington and Erik Amblad.

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1. Edward Burtynsky: Oil (Marjorie Barrick Museum) Who knew pix of the crude industry could be so refined?

2. Erik Beehn (MCQ Fine Art) No need for mind-altering substances when those repeating flower motifs do the job.

3. Five (Marjorie Barrick Museum) Wake up! Five sassy New York and LA artists roll up the blinds.

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4. Continual Eventual (Clark County Government Center Rotunda Gallery) Audrey Barcio transforms Stonehenge into mirrored Plexi. We’re still worshipping.

5. Taste (Contemporary Arts Center) The group show of select Las Vegas artists makes a point: We’ve got serious talent in this town.

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Edward Burtynsky’s Oil made a lasting impact at the Barrick. (Courtesy)

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BOOKS CHUCK TWARDY

1. The Mirror Thief by Martin Seay Why this novel has not been on loads of year-end lists is a mystery as engrossing as the story at its core, about pirating away the secrets of mirror-making in 16thcentury Venice. Visits to late-’50s Venice, California, and 2003 Las Vegas compound the enigma.

2. The Underground Railroad by Colson Whitehead Last we heard from Mr. Whitehead was two years ago in Noble Hustle, about his attempt to crash the World Series of Poker in Las Vegas. This year he crashed best-seller lists with a novel about two slaves on the title path to freedom.

3. Love Wins by Debbie Cenziper and Jim Obergefell Here’s hoping we do not soon have a Supreme Court eager to overturn the Obergefell ruling, which struck down state laws banning gay marriage. A heartfelt, if slightly wonky, recounting of how the case was made and won.

4. The Nix by Nathan Hill This time-tripping tale more than overcomes its somewhat TV movie-like mix of oddball characters and situations in unraveling a web of complications in the life of an English professor.

5. Swing Time by Zadie Smith Two girls from the novelist’s home neighborhood in Northwest London start as dancers before their lives move in different directions, leading back to their roots in Africa.

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but here’s the realit y check: re tail cannabis shops will not open any time soon. If you’ve been paying attention to how legalization played out in Washington, Colorado, Alaska, and Oregon, you know that it doesn’t happen overnight. Question 2 will become eﬀective on January 1, 2017. On and after that date, any adult 21 and older can possess up to one ounce of cannabis and up to an eighth-ounce of cannabis concentrate without fear of arrest or prosecution. That’s not a license to consume cannabis in public. In fact, it’s worth noting that public consumption of cannabis could land you a $600

ﬁne, so don’t abuse the privilege. Also eﬀective New Year’s Day: Nevada residents may also grow up to six (6) plants for personal use in an enclosed, secure place. Keep in mind, however, that the plant limit per household is twelve (12) plants total. Even if there are multiple adults in your household, remember – twelve plants. Total. It won’t happen overnight, but by January 1, 2018, the Department of Taxation is required to not only have drafted all necessary rules and regulations, but also to begin accepting

applications for legal cannabis stores. What about taxes? There will be a 15 percent excise tax, but it only applies to wholesale cannabis transactions. For customers visiting a retail cannabis shop, only the standard state sales taxes apply, which means the government’s bite happens before you even see the product. And it’s relatively small. (Washington state cannabis customers pay 37 percent!) So when will you be able to purchase cannabis? That really depends on how quickly the Department can get its ducks in a row. Find more at LEAFLY.COM

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WHAT’S LEGAL IN NEVADA?

JA N. 1, 20 17: Question 2 becomes eﬀective. Possession, private consumption, and home grow become legal.

POSSESSION 1 ounce or less of cannabis ﬂower. 1/8 of an ounce or less of cannabis concentrates (3.5 grams)

JA N. 1, 20 18: Deadline for the Nevada Department of Taxation to adopt regulations and begin accepting applications for marijuana establishments. 9 0 DAYS AF TER RECEIVING FIRST LICENSE APPLICATION: Deadline for Department of Taxation to issue a license or send notice of rejection

HOME GROW Up to 6 plants for personal use in an enclosed, secure space; up to 12 plants. Proposed marijuana establishments must abide by zoning or land use laws adopted by the locality in which it will be located.

CONSUMPTION Public consumption is not permitted. Violators are guilty of a misdemeanor and a ﬁne of no more than $600. DELIVERY Delivery services are not permitted.

TAXES 15% excise tax on wholesales of cannabis by cultivation facilities.

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THe Strip & Nearby Brooklyn Bowl Citizen Cope 12/29, 8:30 pm, $35$68. Smells Like Nirvana 12/30, 8:30 pm, free. George Clinton & Parliament Funkadelic, The Lique 12/31, 8 pm, $48-$99. The Expendables, Hirie, Tribal Theory 1/6, 7 pm, $18-$20. Lovedrive 1/7, 8 pm, free. The Fab 1/14, 8 pm, free. Phil Lesh & Friends ft. Chris Robinson, Neal Casal, Tony Leone & more 1/20-1/21, 6:30 pm, $70-$200. Phil Lesh & The Terrapin Family Band 1/22, noon, $35. Dirkschneider 1/24, 7 pm, $25-$65. August Burns Red, Protest the Hero, In Hearts Wake, ’68 1/26, 6 pm, $23-$459. Juicy J, Belly 1/27, 7:30 pm, $30-$115. Ace Frehley, Enuff Z’Nuff 2/2, 7 pm, $35-$60. Linq, 702-862-2695. Caesars Palace (Colosseum) Ebi 12/24, 9 pm, $75-$250. Elton John 12/28-12/29, 12/31, 1/1, 2/72/8, 7:30 pm, $55-$500. Van Morrison 1/13-1/14, 8 pm, $57-$257. Celine Dion 1/17-1/18, 1/20-1/21, 1/24-1/25, 1/27-1/28, 1/31, 2/1, 2/3-2/4, 7:30 pm, $55$500. 702-731-7333. Cosmopolitan (Chelsea) The Weeknd 12/30, 9 pm, $214-$280. Sting 12/31, 9 pm, $200-$650. 702698-7000. Double Down Agent 86, Off the Wall, Stereo Assault 12/23. Rocket Coma 12/24. Uberschall 12/25, midnight. The Psyatics, Thee Swank Bastards, The Pluralses, Three Rounds, Jerk! 12/30. Johnny Zig & The Highlighters 1/1. Franks & Deans’ Weenie Roast 1/4. TV Party Tonight w/ Atomic Fish 1/12, 9 pm. Shows 10 pm, free. 640 Paradise Road, 702-791-5775. Flamingo (Showroom) Keith Sweat, Aries Spears 1/17-1/21, 1/24-1/28, 1/31, 2/1-2/4, 7:30 pm, $59-$225. 702-733-3333. Hard Rock Hotel (The Joint) Vivian Chow, Aska Young 12/25, 8 pm, $48-$288. Snoop Dogg, Bone Thugs-N-Harmony, DJ Quik, Warren G, Tha Dogg Pound 12/30, 7 pm, $44-$255. RVLTN Three-Year Anniversary ft. Oliver Heldens, Excision, The Paradox 1/13-1/14, 8 pm, $45-$80. Vanilla Ice, Mark McGrath, Naughty by Nature, All-4-One, Tone Loc, Young MC 2/3, 8 pm, $45$200. Iration, The Green, Protoje, Zach Deputy 2/10, 8 pm, $40-$125. (Vinyl) Otherwise, Nations, American Monster 12/30, 9 pm, $15-$25. Sage the Gemini, SOB X RBE, Derek Pope 1/28, 9 pm, $22-$45. Carnifex, Fallujah, Rings of Saturn, Lorna Shore, She Must Burn 2/1, 7 pm, $18-$30. Max & Iggor Cavalera, Immolation, Full of Hell 2/9, 7 pm, $25-$45. Dumbfoundead, Year of the Ox 2/11, 8 pm, $15-$25. 702-693-5000. Hard Rock Live Groove Martini, DJ Silla the Thrilla 12/31, 9 pm, $175. Hard Rock Cafe (Strip), 702-733-7625. House of Blues Noelia 12/29, 7 pm, $44-$54. Joe Walsh 1/11, 1/13-1/14, 1/18, 1/20-1/21, 7 pm, $100$436. Kane Brown, Jordan Rager 1/12, 7 pm, $13-$102. Falling in Reverse, Issues, Motionless in White, Dangerkids, Dead Girls Academy 1/15, 5 pm, $28. Chevelle, Black Map, Dinosaur Pile-Up 1/22, 7 pm, $30. Carlos Santana 1/25, 1/27-1/29, 2/1-2/4, 7 pm, $90-$350. Pop Evil, Red Sun Rising, Badflower 1/31, 7 pm, $20-$25. 702632-7600. Mandalay Bay (Events Center) Maroon 5, Tove Lo, R. City 12/30-12/31, 8 pm, $100-$250. Twenty One Pilots 2/18, 7 pm, $40-$50. 702-632-7777. MGM Grand (Garden Arena) Luke Bryan 12/30, 8 pm, $75-$165. 702-891-7777. Mirage Boyz II Men 12/23-12/25, 7:30 pm, $44$163. (The Still) Rein Garcia 12/31, 7 pm, $95. 702-791-7111. Monte Carlo (Park Theater) Fish Leong 12/24, 8 pm, $71-$173. Mansour, Arash, Max Amini 12/25, 8 pm, $54-$500. Bruno Mars 12/30-12/31, 9 pm, $161-$505. Band of Brothers 1/29, 8 pm, $71-$173.

Cher 2/8, 2/10-2/11, 2/14, 2/18, 2/19, 2/22, 2/242/25, 8 pm, $55-$436. 844-600-7275. Orleans (Showroom) Big Bad Voodoo Daddy 12/29-12/30, 8 pm, $20-$40. Burton Cummings 1/11-1/12, 9 pm, $40-$60. Randy Bachman 1/131/14, 9 pm, $40-$60. (Arena) Love Affair Concert ft. Manhattans, Rose Royce, Freddie Jackson, Surface, Deniece Williams & more 2/11, 7:30 pm, $27-$73. 702-284-7777. Palazzo (Palazzo Theatre) Clint Holmes: Spirit of the Season 12/25-12/26, 7 pm, $39-$69. 702414-9000. Palms (Lounge) DJ Josh Bliss, EVO 12/31, 8 pm, free. (The Pearl) Rick Astley 1/21, 8 pm, $31-$77. Bonnie Raitt 2/17, 8 pm, $47-$88. Frankie Valli 2/18, 8 pm, $46-$138. 702-944-3200. Planet Hollywood (Axis) Lionel Richie 12/27, 12/29-12/30, 8 pm, $59-$249. Wu-Tang Clan 12/31, 9 pm, $69-$149. Britney Spears 1/11, 1/131/14, 1/18, 1/20-1/21, 1/25, 1/27-1/28, 2/1, 2/3-2/4, 9 pm, $69-$500. Jennifer Lopez 2/8, 2/10-2/11, 2/14, 2/17-2/18, 2/21, 2/24-2/25, 9 pm, $79-$416. 702-777-2782. Rí Rá The Black Donnellys 12/31, 4 & 8:45 pm, free. 702-632-7771. SLS (Sayers Club) Liam Kyle Cahill 12/23-12/24, 10 pm, free. O Wildly 12/30, 10 pm, free. (The Foundry) Cheap Trick 12/31, 8 pm, $60. 702-761-7617. Stoney’s Rockin’ Carter Winter 12/31, 9 pm, $25$35. Dylan Scott 1/6, 10 pm, $5-$10. Steve Dorian 1/13, 9 pm, $5-$10. Jackson Michelson 1/27, 9 pm, $5-$10. Russell Dickerson 2/10, 9 pm, $10-$15. Town Square, 702-435-2855. T-Mobile Arena George Strait 2/17-2/18, 8 pm, $75-$200. Bon Jovi 2/25, 7:30 pm, $20-$553. 702-692-1600. Topgolf The Police Experience 12/29, 9 pm, free. The Young Dubliners 12/30, 8 pm, free. 4627 Koval Lane, 702-933-8458. Treasure Island (Gilley’s) Scotty Alexander 12/31, 9 pm, $120. 702-894-7722. Venetian (Venetian Theatre) Styx, Don Felder 1/6, 1/7, 1/11, 1/13, 1/14, 8 pm, $55-$179. Willie

Nelson & Family 1/28-1/29, 2/1, 2/3-2/4, 8 pm, $60-$200. Diana Ross 2/8, 2/10-2/11, 2/14, 2/17-2/18, 2/22, 2/24-2/25, 8 pm, $61-$226. 702414-9000. Westgate (Westgate Cabaret) Cameo Thu-Sun; dark 12/29-12/30, 7 pm, $69-$99. 702-732-5111. Wynn (Encore Theater) Lady Gaga 12/30, 9 pm, $1,000-$1,500. 702-770-7000.

Downtown Backstage Bar & Billiards Hello Astro 12/28, 8 pm, $5. Loud N’ Killer, Miguel Ortiz, Blizzard, Razor Savvy, Kung Pow, Brian Campbell 12/30, 10 pm, $5. XEB 12/31, 8 pm, $25-$125. Gonzo, DJ Shams, Louie Castle, Lady Reiko 1/6, 9 pm, $10-$12. Voodoo Glow Skulls, Buck-O-Nine, The Porkers, Guilty by Association, Light Em Up 1/7, 8 pm, $16-$20. The Aggrolites 1/14, 8 pm, $15$20. 601 E. Fremont St., 702-382-2227. Beauty Bar Skyler Lutes 12/29, 8 pm, free. 517 Fremont St., 702-598-3757. Bunkhouse Saloon Halsey Harkins, Glass Pools, Brittany Rose 12/22, 9 pm, free. Cold Cave, Drab Majesty 1/12, 8 pm, $15. Rooney, Rabid Young, The Solarists 1/19, 8:30 pm, $12-$15. 124 S. 11th St., 702-854-1414. Downtown Grand (Freedom Beat) Wise 12/22, 12/26, 6 pm; 1/4, 1/11, 8 pm. Hector Esparza 12/23, 6 pm; 1/3, 1/12, 8 pm. Sam Riddle 12/23-12/24, 9:30 pm. Peter Love 12/24, 6 pm; 1/18, 8 pm. Keith Wren 12/25, 6 pm; 1/13, 1/19, 8 pm. Ryan Whyte Maloney 12/27, 6 pm. Zach Winningham 12/28, 6 pm. Patrick Sieben 12/29, 6 pm. Scot Little Bihlman 12/30-12/31, 6 pm; 1/17, 1/20, 8 pm. S.E. South 1/1, 8 pm. Ilona 1/5-1/8, 8 pm. Patrick Genovese 1/10, 8 pm. Cory Edward Brown 1/15, 8 pm. Shows free. 206 N. 3rd St., 702-953-4343. Downtown Las Vegas Events Center DJ Pauly D 12/30, 8 pm, $20-$350. Billy Kenny, Bixel Boys, Justin Jay, Flash.Gang, Justin Baule 1/6, 8 pm, $18-$321. Ekali, Sleepy Tom, LZF, TSiMZ 1/13, 8 pm, $18-$321. Shiba San, Will Clarke, Space

Byrdz, 530 1/20, 8 pm, $18-$321. 200 S. 3rd St., 800-745-3000. Gold Spike DJ Wizdumb, DJ Impakt, Avalon Landing 12/31, 8 pm, $10-$70. 217 Las Vegas Blvd. N., 702-476-1082. Golden Nugget (Gordie Brown Showroom) Morris Day and the Time 12/30, $32-$119. John Waite 1/6, $21-$119. Blood, Sweat & Tears 1/13, $32-$162. Shows 8 pm. 866-946-5336. Smith Center (Cabaret Jazz) Trina Johnson Finn 1/7, 7 pm, $25-$35. Lon Bronson Band 1/13, 8 pm, $15-$35. Niki Scalera 1/14, 7 pm, $21-$41. The Composer’s Showcase of Las Vegas 1/18, 10:30 pm, $20-$25. George Winston 1/20-1/21, 7 pm, $35-$59. (Reynolds Hall) Cabrera Conducts Beethoven & Mozart 1/14, 7:30 pm, $30-$109. 702-749-2000.

Everywhere Else Adrenaline Sports Bar & Grill Driven, Mynas, Midnight Clover 12/31, 8 pm, free. 3103 N. Rancho Drive, 702-645-4139. Aliante Casino (Access Showroom) Tyriq, Jamestown 12/31, 9 pm, $22-$60. 702-692-7777. Bonnie Springs Ranch Joe Foresman 12/31, 7 pm, free. 1 Gunfighter Lane, 702-875-4191. Boulder Dam Brewing Rick Berthod 12/23. Lisa Mac 12/30. Great Jones Band 12/31. Shows 8 pm, free. 453 Nevada Way, Boulder City, 702-243-2739. CasaBlanca Resort & Casino Elvis Live from Vegas ft. Tyler James 12/30, 7:30 pm, $15-$25. 897 W. Mesquite Blvd., 877-438-2929. Count’s Vamp’d Sin City Sinners All-Stars 12/22, 10 pm, free. Sin City Kiss, Dio Rising 12/23, 9:30 pm, free. Sin City Sinners All-Stars, Sin City Rejects 12/29, 9:30 pm, free. LA Guns, Bakers Dozen 12/30, 9 pm, $10-$15. Count’s 77, Electric Dynamite 12/31, 9 pm, free. Burn Unit, U2LV 1/5, 8:30 pm, free. The Moby Dicks, Symbolic 1/6, 10 pm, free. Vain, Atomica, Queens of Noise 1/7, 9 pm, $10. The Hooligans 1/12, 10 pm, free. Todd

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Kerns & The Anti-Stars 1/13, 9 pm, $5. 6750 W. Sahara Ave., 702-220-8849. Dispensary Lounge JoBelle Yonely 12/23, 10 pm. Joe Darro 12/28, 8 pm. A Jazz New Year’s 12/30, 9 pm. Naomi Mauro 1/7, 10 pm. Julian Tanaka 1/11, 9 pm. Shows free. 2451 E. Tropicana Ave., 702-458-6343. Dive Bar MDC, Radio Silence, Life’s Torment, Child Endangerment 1/4, 9 pm, $12. Born Rivals, Ash Williams, Lawn Mower Death Riders, Alex and His Meal Ticket, Rayner 1/13, 10 pm, $5. 4110 S. Maryland Parkway, 702-586-3483. E-String Gary Anderson, Rick Vittallo, Paul Badea, Tony Miranda, Ken Seiffert 12/31, 1-5 pm, $25-$30. 2031 W. Sunset Road, 702-530-5299. Eastside Cannery Sin City Sinners 12/30, 8 pm, free. Vince Neil 12/31, 9:30 pm, $39-$70. 702-507-5700. The Golden Tiki Mint Julep & Dot, Professor Rex Dart 12/30, 9 pm, free. Heebie Jeebies, Dirt City 3, Professor Rex Dart 1/14, 9 pm, free. 3939 Spring Mountain Road, 702-222-3196. Jack’s Place The Heers Turner Overdrive Project 12/27. Michael DeGreve & Kris 12/28. Shows 6 pm, free. 544 Nevada Way, Boulder City, 702-293-2200. No Regrets Bar The Let’s Rock Band 1/6, 9 pm, free. 8349 W. Sunset Road #150, 702550-4644. Primm Valley Resort Espinoza Paz 1/7, 8 pm, $25-$55. 702-386-7867. Rampart Casino Lil’ Elmo and the Cosmos 12/30-12/31, 7 pm, free. JW Marriott, 221 N. Rampart Blvd., 702-507-5900. Sam’s Town (Sam’s Town Live) Wes Winters 12/31, 10 pm, $23. 702-284-7777. Sand Dollar Lounge Tony Holiday & The Velvetones 12/22. Chris Tofield Band 12/23, 12/30. The Slight Return 12/24. Forget to Remember 12/27. Stoked! 12/28. Jimmy Powers & The Hang Dynasty 12/29. The Moanin’ Blacksnakes 12/31. Shows 10 pm, free. 3355 Spring Mountain Road, 702-4855401. Silverton (Veil Pavilion) Aria: A Spiritual Christmas 12/22, 7:30 pm, $29-$52. 702263-7777. South Point (Convention Center) Dennis DeYoung: The Music of Styx 12/31, 9 pm, $175. (Showroom) Atlantic City Boys 1/13-1/15, 7:30 pm, $30-$40. 702796-7111. Starbright Theatre An Enchanted Evening With Barbra ft. Sharon Owens 1/14, 7 pm, $20. 2215 Thomas Ryan Blvd., 702-240-1301. Suncoast (Showroom) Vegas Super Band 12/31, 9 pm, $32. Kris Allen 1/14, 8:30 pm, $29-$51. 702-636-7075. Sunset Station (Club Madrid) Michael Grimm 12/23, 8 pm, $10. Metropolis 12/30, 10 pm, $5-$10. 702-547-7777. Texas Station (Dallas Events Center) Hotel California: Tribute to the Eagles 1/14, 8 pm, $19. 702-631-1000.

Comedy

Aliante Casino (Access Showroom) Richie Redding 1/7, 8 pm, $26-$36. Ashima Franklin 1/14, 8 pm, $21-$31. 702-692-7777. Backstage Bar & Billiards Steve Byrne, Mike O’Brien, Gary Cannon 12/28-12/30, 8 pm, $15. 601 E. Fremont St., 702-3822227. Baobab Stage Theatre Open Mic Comedy 12/23, 8 pm. Town Square, 702-369-6649. Caesars Palace (The Colosseum) Jerry

Seinfeld 12/26-12/27, 7:30 pm, $83-$165. 702-731-7333. CasaBlanca Resort & Casino The Comedy Machine 1/6, 8:30 pm, $15-$25. 897 W. Mesquite Blvd., 877-438-2929. Fremont Country Club Hannibal Buress 1/7, 9 pm, $31. 601 E. Fremont St., 702-382-6601. Mirage (Terry Fator Theatre) Michael Carbonaro 12/23, 10 pm, $44-$54. Ron White 12/29-12/30, 10 pm, $65-$89. Daniel Tosh 1/13, 10 pm; 1/14, 7:30 pm, $65-$105. 702-792-7777. Monte Carlo (Park Theater) Katt Williams 1/7, 9 pm, $52-$275. 844-600-7275. SLS (The Foundry) Jon Lovitz, Dana Carvey 1/61/7, 8:30 pm, $49-$89. 702-761-7000. Venetian (Theatre) Ma Kashur Trio (Performance in Hebrew) 1/24, 8:30 pm, $55. 702-414-9000.

Performing Arts Artifice Look Hear: An Artists’ Showcase 12/29, 9 pm, free. 1025 S. 1st St., #100, 702-489-6339. Art Square Theatre Cockroach Theatre’s HIR 1/19-1/21, 1/26-1/28, 8 pm; 1/22, 1/29, 2 pm, $16$20. 1025 S. 1st St., #110, 702-818-3422. Baobab Stage Theatre Paris Red 12/22, 8 pm, $15-$20. Burlesque 1/13, 8 pm, $20-$25. Town Square, 702-369-6649. Charleston Heights Arts Center African Folktales and Fables w/Diane Ferlatte & Djeliba Baba 1/14, 2 pm, $10. 800 S. Brush St., 702-229-6383. Excalibur Tournament of Kings: ‘Twas the Knight Thru 12/26, times vary, $73-$238. 702-597-7600. Lloyd D. George United States Courthouse Golden Gates: Music and dance from Russia & Georgia 1/20, noon, free. 333 Las Vegas Blvd. S., 702-388-6355. Las Vegas Little Theatre (Mainstage) A Little Night Music 1/13-1/14, 1/19-1/21, 1/26-1/28, 8 pm; 1/15, 1/21-1/22, 1/29, 2 pm, $21-$24. 3920 Schiff Drive, 702-362-7996. Majestic Repertory Anton Chekhov’s Cherry Orchard of the Living Dead 1/19-1/21, 1/26-1/28, 2/2-2/4, 8 pm; 1/22, 1/29, 2/5, 5 pm, $25. 1217 S. Main St., 702-478-9636. Smith Center (Reynolds Hall) NBT’s The Nutcracker 12/22-12/23, 7:30 pm; 12/24, 2 pm, $29-$179. Fun Home 1/3-1/8, 7:30 pm; 1/7-1/8, 2 pm, $29-$127. Motown the Musical 1/17-1/22, 7:30 pm; 1/21-1/22, 2 pm, $29-$127. Drumline Live 1/26-1/27, 7:30 pm, $24-$69. (Troesh Studio Theater) Broadway in the Hood’s The Mountaintop 1/13-1/14, 7 pm; 1/14, 2 pm; 1/15, 3 pm, $34. 702-749-2000. Thomas & Mack Center Disney on Ice: Worlds of Enchantment 1/12-1/13, 7 pm; 1/14, 11:30 am, 3 & 7 pm; 1/15, 1 & 5 pm, $18-$83. 702-739-3267. UNLV (Artemus W. Ham Hall) Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo 1/24, 8 pm, $25-$75. (Rando-Grillot Recital Hall) Nextet 1/25, 7:30 pm, free. (Dance Studio One) UNLV Dance: Coalesce 1/20, 2:30 & 7:30 pm, $10-$18. 702-895-3332.

Special Events

A Night of Hope with Joel Osteen 1/27, 7:30 pm, $15. T-Mobile Arena, 702-692-1600. A Very Merry Same Sex Mary Christmas Spectacular 12/23, 9 pm, $10. Bunkhouse Saloon, 124 S. 11th St., 702-854-1414. America’s Party Downtown 12/31, 6 pm, $35$40. Fremont Street, VegasExperience.com/ NYE. Barrick Lecture Series Atul Gawande, MD: “The Future of Medicine” 1/25, 7:30 pm, free; tickets required. UNLV Artemus W. Ham Concert Hall, 702-895-2787. Brooklyn Bowl’s New Year’s Day Brunch 1/1, noon-6 pm, prices vary. Linq, 702-862-2695. Christmas at Central Thru 12/24, times vary, free. Central Church locations, ChristmasatCentral.com. Christmas With the Clydesdales 12/22, noon-6 pm, free. South Point, 866-791-7626. Enter the Matrix 12/31, 9 pm. Millennium Fandom Bar, 900 Las Vegas Blvd. S. #140, 702-4050816. Fireworks Over Pahrump Launch your own fireworks 12/30-12/31, 6 pm, $5. Pahrump Fireworks Launch Site, one mile west on

Gamebird Road off Highway 160, visitpahrump.com. First Friday 1/6, 6-11 pm, free. Downtown Las Vegas, ffflv.org. Glittering Lights Thru 1/7, 5:30 pm, $20-$70. Las Vegas Motor Speedway, glitteringlights lasvegas.com. Grand Menorah Lighting Ceremony 12/25, 4 pm, free. Fremont Street Experience, vegasexperience.com. Hangover Brunch 1/1, 10 am-5 pm, prices vary. PUB 1842 at MGM Grand, 702-891-3922. Holiday Stroll around Wayne Newton’s Casa de Shenandoah 12/24, 10 am-2 pm, $5-$20. 3310 E. Sunset Road, casadeholiday.com. Industry Holiday Party 12/23, 9 pm, free. Hard Hat Lounge, 1675 Industrial Road, 702-384-8987. Kwanzaa Celebration 12/30, 6-8 pm, free. West Las Vegas Library Theatre, 951 W. Lake Mead Blvd., 702-507-3989. LifeTime Indoor Triathlon 1/8, 8 am, $30. LifeTime Athletic locations, indoortri.com. Mr. & Ms. Vietnam Continents Pageant 12/24, 5 pm, $35-$350. Venetian Theatre, 702-4149000. New Year’s Eve Fireworks Viewing Party 12/31, 8 pm, $99. The Ice Rink at Cosmopolitan, 702-698-7000. Noon Year’s Eve Family-friendly celebration 12/31, 10 am-1 pm, free. Town Square, 702-2695000. NYE Bash: 80’s Dance Party w/DJ Ladyfingers 12/31, 9 pm, free. The Dillinger, 1224 Arizona St., Boulder City, 702-293-4001. OLLI (Osher Lifelong Learning Institute) Open House 1/7, 10 am-noon, free. UNLV, 702-7746554. Paint at the Park 12/28, 6-9 pm, $25. The Park, 3784 Las Vegas Blvd. S., pinotspalette.com. Skate Photography Workshop w/Stephen Vanasco 1/6, 2 pm, free. Leica Store Las Vegas at The Forum Shops, Caesars Palace, 702-8684070. Tenaya Creek Beer Tasting Dinner 12/29, 6 pm, $60. Yardbird Southern Table & Bar at Venetian, yblvevents@runchickenrun.com. Twas the Day Before Christmas Bike Ride 12/24, 11 am, free. 1208 Norman Ave., bit.ly/2hTmscm. The Ugliest Fandom Sweater Battle Party 12/23, 9 pm, free. Millennium Fandom Bar, 900 Las Vegas Blvd. S. #140, 702-405-0816. Writer’s Block World Book Club: The Bone People 1/10, 6 pm. The Writer’s Block Book Club: Washington Square 1/19, 6 pm. Neon Lit 1/27, 7 pm. Events free. 1020 Fremont St., 702-550-6399.

Sports

Continental Tire Las Vegas Invitational 12/2212/23, noon, $46-$101. Orleans Arena, 800675-3267. Holiday Hoops Classic Thru 12/22, times vary, $20 per day. South Point Arena, 866-796-7111. UFC 207 Nunes vs. Rousey 12/30, 3:30 pm, $80$605. T-Mobile Arena, 702-692-1600. WFG Continental Cup of Curling 1/11, 8 pm; 1/12-1/14, 9 am; 1/15, 1:30 pm, $22-$238. Orleans Arena, 800-745-3000.

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Arts Factory 107 E. Charleston Blvd, 702383-3133. Galleries include: Obsidian Fine Art Steve Anthony, Mandy Joy Mon, Sat, Sun, noon-7 pm; Tue, Thu, Fri, 3-7 pm; Wed, 11 am-2 pm & 4:30-7 pm. #240, 702-540-9331. Wonderland Gallery Susanne Forestieri Thru 12/29. Tue-Sun, noon-4 pm. #110, 702-686-4010. Art Square 1025 S. First St., 702-300-4337. Galleries include: Nevada Humanities Paiute Voices ft. Sage Romero, Theodore Tso, Fawn Douglas Thru 1/20. Mon-Thu, 1-5 pm. #190, 775-784-6587. Bellagio Gallery of Fine Art Town and Country: from Degas to Picasso Thru 2/20. Daily, 10 am8 pm, $16. 702-693-7871. Big Springs Gallery American Society of Railway Artists Annual Juried Show Thru 1/8. Daily, 10 am-6 pm, free w/museum admission ($5-$19). Springs Preserve, 702-822-7700. Clay Arts Vegas Fest-Ta-Vous Dec. Mon-Sat,

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9 am-9 pm; Sun, 11:30 am-6:30 pm. 1511 S. Main St., 702-375-4147. CSN Artspace & Fine Arts Galleries CSN Art & History Faculty Exhibition ft. Suzanne Acosta, Linda Angel, Dennis Angel, Myranda Bair, Christopher Bauder, Robin Stark & more Thru 1/28. Mon-Fri, 9 am-6 pm; Sat, 10 am-4 pm. 3200 E. Cheyenne Ave., 702-651-4146. Downtown Spaces 1800 S. Industrial Road, dtspaces.com. Galleries include: Bubblegum Gallery Star Wars Group Art Show 1/6, 6 pm, free. Sublime Group Art Show 2/3, 6-9 pm, free. #207D, 702806-0930. Skin City Body Painting Scott See: Lucid Day Dreaming Artist Reception 1/6, 6-10 pm, free. #130, 702-431-7546. Erotic Heritage Museum (Main Gallery) Catherine the Great Thru 3/30. (LGBTIQ Gallery) Restraint & Revolution: The Art of Adare Thru 1/1. Daily, 11 am-10 pm, $10-$18. 3275 Sammy Davis Jr. Drive, 702-794-4000. The Galleries at Lake Las Vegas Winter Holiday Art Show Thru 1/12. Daily, 1-8 pm, free. 10 & 20 Via Bel Canto in MonteLago Village, 702-568-7948. Historic Fifth Street School (Mayor’s Gallery) Chinese New Year: Year of the Rooster Thru 3/4. Artist Reception 1/26, 5:30-7:30 pm, free. Appt. only. 401 S. 4th St., 702-229-1012. Las Vegas City Hall (Grand Gallery) Shelbi Schroeder: Reclaim Exhibition Thru 3/9. (Chamber Gallery) Public Employee Art Exhibit Thru 2/2. (Windows on First) Cat Chiu Phillips: Entertain Thru 1/13. Mon-Fri, 7 am-5:30 pm. 495 S. Main St., 702-2291012. Las Vegas Convention Center Les Folies Bergère: Entertaining Las Vegas, One Rhinestone at a Time Thru 1/15. MonFri, 8 am-5 pm. 3150 Paradise Road., 702-892-0711. Left of Center In Pursuit of Sanity Thru 1/7. Tue-Fri, noon-5 pm; Sat, 10 am-3 pm. 2207 W. Gowan Road, 702-647-7378. Nevada State Museum Les Folies Bergère: Entertaining Las Vegas, One Rhinestone at a Time Thru 1/15. Thu-Mon, 10 am-6 pm. 309 S. Valley View Blvd., 702-486-5205. Skye Art Gallery (Live painting events) Michael Summers 1/13-1/14, 7-11 pm, free. Mon-Thu, Sun, 10 am-11 pm; Fri-Sat, 10 am-midnight. Caesars Palace, 702-8363538. UNLV Barrick Museum (Main Gallery) Edward Burtynsky Thru 1/14. (Braunstein Gallery) In Transition: Female Figurines from the Michael C. and Manetta Braunstein Collection Thru 1/13. (Auditorium) Josh Azzarella Screenings Program 1 1/28-2/22; Thu, 4-7 pm; Sat, 1 & 3 pm; and by appt., free. Mon-Fri, 9 am–5 pm; Thu, 9 am-8 pm; Sat, noon-5 pm. 4505 S. Maryland Parkway, 702895-3381. West Las Vegas Arts Center Encounters: Drawings by Donald Corpier Starr Thru 1/14. Wed-Fri, 9 am-7 pm; Sat, 9 am-6 pm. 947 W. Lake Mead Blvd., 702-229-4800. Winchester Cultural Center Gallery Gail Gilbert: Impressionable Air Thru 1/5. Tue-Fri, 10 am-8 pm; Sat, 9 am-6 pm. 3130 S. McLeod Drive, 702-455-7340.

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