CHEERS TO THE WEEKEND

The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas’ Sunset Cocktail Hour is sure to put guests in good spirits

By Heather Turk

This summer, there’s no better place on the Strip to kick off the weekend a little early than The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas’ Sunset Cocktail Hour.

Taking place every Thursday from 6:30 until 8:30 p.m., the poolside affair debuted last year and quickly made a splash with guests, attracting approximately 2,500 people during its inaugural season. Transforming the patio on the north end of the resort’s Boulevard Pool into a rooftop cocktail haven, the seasonal event invites hotel guests as well as the general public to enjoy live music from an eclectic lineup of DJs — including French DJ/saxophonist Natty Rico — while relishing a menu of tasty food and beverage offerings and striking Strip views.

“Kicking off the weekend early on Thursday is fitting for guests traveling to Las Vegas on an extended weekend or locals who are looking to hit the Strip after a long week,” said Julian Griffiths, senior vice president of food and beverage at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas. “With live entertainment, the best views of the Las Vegas

Savor sensational sips while overlooking the Strip at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas’ Sunset Cocktail Hour

Strip and unparalleled food and drink offerings, Sunset Cocktail Hour is a can’t-miss event.”

In addition to featuring some of The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas’ signature drinks, Sunset Cocktail Hour boasts several exclusive cocktail offerings as well as a Summer Spritz Cart where guests can create their own margarita featuring Calirosa Tequila or a signature Campari Spritz with fresh fruits and house-made syrups. A mouthwatering menu of “casual fare with a twist” is also available, featuring such delectable new dishes as the Smoked Pork Belly Steamed Buns, Crispy Pizza Pockets and Shrimp Salad Lettuce Cups.

Sunset Cocktail Hour runs until Oct. 27. Admission is complimentary, with most food and beverage items priced from $10 to $20. Guests must be 21 years of age or older to attend. cosmopolitanlasvegas.com/boulevard-pool

Sunset Cocktail Hour was created in 2021 in honor of The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas’ 10th anniversary

LIVE IN LAS VEGAS

The hottest residencies and extended engagements music fans won’t want to miss

By Heather Turk One of Las Vegas’ most rockin’ residencies is “Back in the Saddle,” as Aerosmith’s acclaimed “DEUCES ARE WILD” residency returns to Dolby Live at Park MGM this June.

The world’s first live concert experience presented in Dolby Atmos — an immersive state-of-the-art audio experience that takes listeners inside the music to reveal details with unparalleled clarity and depth — “AEROSMITH: DEUCES ARE WILD” is a 90-minute deep dive of the legendary Boston band’s groundbreaking career. In addition to hearing some of Aerosmith’s greatest hits over the past five decades,

Aerosmith’s return to the Las Vegas stage is part of the band’s continued 50th anniversary celebration

like “Dream On” and “Cryin,’” fans will be treated to exclusive, unreleased audio and never-beforeseen visuals from the group’s archives featured through a 12-screen media presentation produced by Oscar- and Emmy-winning global visual effects studio Pixomondo. “AEROSMITH: DEUCES ARE WILD” is scheduled to rock Las Vegas for 24 performances in 2022, including its first string of shows June 17, 20, 23, 26 and 29 and July 2, 5 and 8. All performances start at 8 p.m.

Before Aerosmith returns to Dolby Live, global pop icons the Jonas Brothers (“Sucker,” “Burnin’ Up”) will perform an exclusive five-night residency at the venue. Set for June 3, 4, 9, 10 and 11 at 8 p.m., “Jonas Brothers: Live in Las Vegas” follows the trio’s recently wrapped Remember This Tour, which was one of the highest grossing tours of 2021. R&B megastar Usher will also be performing at Dolby Live once Aerosmith wraps up their July dates, launching an all-new residency Wednesday, Friday and Saturday, July 15 through 30 and Aug. 26 through 31, at 9 p.m. The follow-up to his soldout 2021 residency at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace, the only-in-Vegas spectacular features an impressive repertoire of smash hits spanning Usher’s illustrious career, like “You Make Me Wanna…” and “Yeah!” It also incorporates audience interaction and staging throughout the 5,200-seat venue so that every guest has an up-close-andpersonal experience with the singer. parkmgm. mgmresorts.com/en/entertainment/dolby-live.html

Several other A-list music acts have intimate residencies of their own inside The Colosseum at Caesars Palace, including 17-time GRAMMY Award-winning musician Sting. His Las Vegas residency, “My Songs,” is not to be missed, as it presents a compendium of songs from the singer’s prolific career with The Police and as a solo artist along with dynamic, visual references to some of his most iconic videos. Fans will not only hear such timeless tracks as “Roxanne” and “Fields of Gold,” but also be treated to several new songs from Sting’s latest album, The Bridge. Performances

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Sting’s “My Songs” features an array of the world-renowned musician’s greatest hits

Experience a true fusion of dance and music during “Derek Hough: No Limit”

run Wednesday, Friday and Saturday, June 3 through 18, at 8 p.m. Then in July, fellow British icon Morrissey returns to The Colosseum for five performances of his unforgettable residency, “Morrissey: Viva Moz Vegas.” Running July 1, 2, 6, 8 and 9 at 8:30 p.m., the show gives fans a detailed look at the former Smiths frontman’s expansive career, from his early days to his 13th solo album, I Am Not a Dog on a Chain. caesars. com/caesars-palace/shows/the-colosseum

Over at Zappos Theater inside Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino, time is running out to see the top-selling female country artist of all time. Shania Twain’s “Let’s Go!” The Las Vegas Residency only has 16 performance dates left, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday, June 10 through 25 and Aug. 26 through Sept. 10, at 8 p.m. A celebration of one of Las Vegas’ first country music headliners, the high-energy production takes fans on a journey through Twain’s monumental catalogue of hits, including “That Don’t Impress Me Much” and “Man! I Feel Like a Woman!” Before Twain kicks off her final run of performances, one of Las Vegas’ hottest new residencies, John Legend’s “Love In Las Vegas,” will return to the Zappos Theater stage for eight performances Wednesday, Friday and Saturday, Aug. 5 through 20, at 8 p.m. A soulful concert experience, the production features the EGOT (Emmy, GRAMMY, Oscar and Tony) winner performing his greatest hits, like “All of Me” and “Ordinary People,” accompanied by a full band. caesars.com/planet-hollywood/shows/zappos-theater

For music fans who really love the art of dance, “Derek Hough: No Limit” recently returned to The Summit Showroom at The Venetian Resort Las Vegas for an extended engagement through Sept. 10. The dancecentric show features the magnetic “Dancing with the Stars” pro dancer-turned-judge showcasing a wide range of dance styles, from ballroom and tap to salsa and hiphop, while backed by a live band and an equally talented cast of dancers. Running select weeks Wednesday through Saturday at 7:30 p.m., the toe-tapping production is guaranteed to dance its way into the hearts of audience members of all ages. venetianlasvegas. com/entertainment/derek-hough.html

Dolby Live will be “Burnin’ Up” this June when the Jonas Brothers perform a five-night residency