GJ Chong
Blackpink, performing at Coachella this month, is on its way to Allegiant Stadium.
Wednesday, April 19, 2023 | 2 a.m.
In the continuing saga of K-pop taking over Las Vegas and the rest of the music world — something we’ve already touched on this week by showcasing the upcoming We Bridge music festival and cultural expo — global superstar girl group BLACKPINK has announced a limited run of stadium shows this summer, including a stop at Allegiant Stadium on August 18. For information about ticket presale registration, visit blackpinklive.com, and take note that the public onsale is set for April 28 at 10 a.m. local time.
Here’s the rest of your update on newly announced Vegas entertainment events: local drag icon Edie will be performing “Edie With a D” for one night only at the Alexis Park Resort on April 28; psychic medium Matt Fraser returns to the Summit Showroom at Venetian for two performances on July 21-22; the one and only Morris Day and The Time will perform at the Strat Theater on July 28-29; Grammy Award-winning rock band Greta Van Fleet will perform at T-Mobile Arena on August 12; Spanish pop legend Emmanuel brings his Toda La Vida Tour to the Venetian Theatre on September 15-16; royal rock couple Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo return to the Pearl Concert Theater on September 29; metal group Parkway Drive will travel its Monsters of Oz Tour, also featuring The Amity Affliction, Northlane and Make Them Suffer, to the Theater at Virgin on October 5; the Reggae Rise Up festival returns to the Downtown Las Vegas Events Center October 6-8 with one of its biggest lineups ever, including Iration, Cypress Hill, Rebelution, Dilated Peoples, Sublime with Rome, Dirty Heads and more; Fuerza Regida brings its Otra Peda Tour to Michelob Ultra Arena on October 21; and comedian Jeff Foxworthy lands at the Mirage Theatre for two nights of fun on December 15-16.
A major transaction in the ever-expanding business of Las Vegas entertainment was announced this week: New York-based Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corp. has sold its majority ownership of the Strip’s dominant nightlife company, Tao Group Hospitality, to global investment company Mohari Hospitality. The deal is expected to close next month with Tao Group valued at $550 million, with the profits of the transaction providing a healthy boost for MSG to complete construction of its game-changing venue, the $2.2 billion Sphere going up right behind Venetian. Meanwhile, Mohari, which focuses on luxury lifestyle properties, appears to be a great fit for the continued growth of Tao, which is opening yet another restaurant in Las Vegas at the Aria resort later this month. "Tao Group has grown from an innovator in nightlife to a leader in premium lifestyle and hospitality. Its global footprint of more than 80 branded locations in over 20 markets and best-in-class management infrastructure speaks to the group's tremendous potential," Mohari managing partner J. Allen Smith said in a statement. "We look forward to working with Noah Tepperberg, Jason Strauss and the rest of the dynamic management team to continue growing Tao Group's business."
Nashville Unplugged, the popular country music series hosted by singer and songwriter Aaron Benward, returns to the Rhythm & Riffs lounge at Mandalay Bay this week on April 21. It’ll run for 26 weeks, starting at 8 p.m. every Friday as Benward brings his friends and fellow musicians for different guest spots and performances every week, and it’s free. The re-opening show this Friday will feature Eric Van Houten and Matt Warren. For more info, visit mandalaybay.com.
After an initial Las Vegas residency at the Duomo at the Rio, yacht rockers The Docksiders are launching a new regular gig downtown at Notoriety in Neonopolis on May 4. The show goes on every Thursday night at 7 p.m. and tickets start at $25. For more info, visit notorietylive.com.
