Hot Spots: Nicki Minaj, an Easter egg hunt at Tao Beach and more

By Mark Adams

Tuesday, April 19, 2011 | 6:15 p.m.

Dance for Debbie at McFadden's Head over to McFadden’s this Thursday to party for a great cause as the Rio saloon presents its Battle Against Domestic Violence fundraiser. The event, a pop and lock dancing competition, honors late Fantasy dancer Debbie Flores-Narvaez, and proceeds benefit the Shade Tree organization. April 21, 10 p.m., $10.

See the Music at Blush Take your night out to a whole new level with this multi-faceted nightlife experience. The ScreenWerks VJs present “the ultimate video DJ experience.” Jordan Laws, Jay-E, Steve 1Der and 2nd Nature will be mixing and mashing up videos live for your viewing and listening pleasure. April 21, doors 9 p.m., $30, local ladies and industry free.

Twitter Thursdays Launch at PBR Rock Bar Not part of the #Twitterverse yet? Maybe it’s time to reconsider, as @PBRRockBar is giving you a great reason to join the #SocialMedia revolution: Everyone who follows @PBRRockBar on Twitter receives an open bar each Thursday from 10 p.m. to midnight. Tweet, follow, then check-in at the hostess stand to receive your wristband. April 21, 10 p.m., free entry.

Travis Barker & Mix Master Mike at Gallery A North American Blink 182/Beastie Boys tour would be pretty sweet, right? Well, the new Planet Hollywood nightclub is giving you the next best thing. Barker, of Blink fame, is set to drum alongside the Beastie Boys DJ to promote his new album, Give the Drummer Some. April 22, doors 10 p.m., $30 men, $20 women, local ladies free.

Jeremih at The Bank We predict more than a few clubgoers will be looking for their “Birthday Sex” at the Bank this Friday night. Even if you’re not celebrating, consider a night at the Bellagio club to see the recording artist live. April 22, doors 10:30 p.m., $40 men, $30 women.

Nicki Minaj at Chateau The club will be heatin’, the party will be blazin’ and the beats will be bangin’ when the Grammy-nominated rapper and songstress steps on stage at Paris’ new nightspot. If you didn’t catch her performance at the MTV Video Music Awards, you’ll definitely want to “Check It Out” this time around! April 22, doors 10 p.m., $30 men, $20 women, local ladies free.

The Best Easter Egg Hunt Ever at Tao Beach Not celebrating the chocolate-ful holiday? Who cares when there’s $5,000-worth of free stuff to win while searching for Easter eggs with Holly’s World duo Angel Porrino and Laura Croft?! April 23, doors 10 a.m., $30 men, $20 women.

Party Rock Monday & Rick Lax's Birthday at Marquee Party rock will be in the house this Monday at the Cosmo club, as LMFAO’s DJ Redfoo takes to the tables for his monthly residency. Arrive early to pre-party in the Library, as doors open at 9 p.m. for Weekly writer Rick Lax’s birthday celebration. Look out for similar events in the future; the early opening will soon become a regular event in the nightclub’s semi-secret, tucked-away room. April 25, doors 9 p.m., $20, locals free.