Jen Rosenstein
John Legend
Published Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2023 | 2 a.m.
Updated Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2023 | 7:05 a.m.
The Shaquille O’Neal Foundation has unveiled the entertainment lineup for The Event, the annual fundraiser taking place October 7 at MGM Grand Garden Arena presented by Pepsi Strong Together. This year’s performers will include former Strip resident artist John Legend, Dan & Shay, DJ Pee .Wee (aka Anderson .Paak, another former resident as part of Silk Sonic), Ray Romano and Joel McHale. The lively evening of music, comedy and more will benefit local and national Boys & Girls Clubs and Communities in Schools organizations and tickets start at $50, available at shaqfoundation.org. "We raised the bar last year, and the third Event promises to do the same,” O’Neal said in a statement. “I’m so grateful to our entertainers who are once again donating their time. I know they will create a night of incredible music and comedy in a true testament to the power of unity to make a difference in kids' lives.”
One of the most popular classic rock acts to perform regularly in Las Vegas in recent years is saying goodbye to the city. Foreigner will bring the Feels Like The Last Time Farewell Tour residency to the Venetian Theatre for 16 concerts running from March 22 through April 6, and wrapping up from October 25 through November 9, 2024. Tickets start at $49 and go on sale Friday, September 1 at Ticketmaster. The band consists of songwriter and guitarist Mick Jones, lead singer Kelly Hansen, bassist Jeff Pilson, keyboard player Michael Bluestein, guitarist Bruce Watson, drummer Chris Frazier and guitarist Luis Maldonado.
Here are more Vegas entertainment event announcements from the past week: Filipino favorites Arnel Pineda (lead singer of Journey) and Lani Misalucha will take the stage at the Sahara Theatre on September 21; Travis Scott will bring his Utopia: Circus Maximus Tour to MGM Grand Garden Arena on October 29; pop and alt-rock singer Nessa Barrett visits the House of Blues on November 7; “Saturday Night Live” and “Deuce Bigalow” funnyman Rob Schneider performs at the M Pavilion at the M Resort on November 11; country singers Randy Houser and Tracy Lawrence take the stage at the Theater at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas on December 10 during NFR week; the great Sebastian Maniscalco extends his comedic stay at Encore Theater with new dates on January 13-14, March 15-16 and May 25-26; and Zach Bryan brings his Quittin Time 2024 Tour to T-Mobile Arena for two shows on June 7 and 8.
A few quick updates to the diverse portfolio of productions taking place at the Modern Showrooms at the Alexis Park Resort: “Carpenters Legacy” performed its last show on August 24, and the recently debuted “Disco Divas” is expanding to a five-day schedule, Friday through Sunday at 9 p.m. and Monday and Tuesday at 7 p.m. It features the legendary hits of Tina Turner, Donna Summer, Cher, Olivia Newton-John and more. Male revue “Aussie Heat” has also extended its residency, and a new Halloween-themed show, “Sistas,” is set to open on October 13, a send-up of the classic holiday film “Hocus Pocus.” For tickets and more info, visit modernvegas.com.
