Wednesday, Sept. 6, 2023 | 2 a.m.
Zoo Station: A U2: UV Experience will open on September 28 at the Venetian as a unique fan portal supporting U2’s upcoming concert residency at the adjacent Sphere. Developed by the Live Nation-founded Vibee in collaboration with U2 creative director Gavin Friday, the experience takes over more than 12,000 square feet of interactive exhibit space across two floors and will be open daily to the public, showcasing the inspiration behind U2’s album “Achtung Baby” and accompanying Zoo TV tour. Highlights will include an exhibit of photographer Anton Corbijn’s work, the U2 Pop Up Shop retail store, and The Edge-curated Zoo TV Cinema theater hosting five film screenings daily. For more info, visit u2.vibee.com.
Also launching something new: the iHeartRadio Music Festival, which returns to T-Mobile Arena September 22-23. The House of Music is a mixed-reality immersive experience inspired by the artists taking the festival stage, a free and open-to-the-public space of more than 15 rooms with music, games, exhibits and more at Toshiba Plaza just in front of the arena. It will be open both days from 4 p.m. until 1 a.m. For more info, visit iheartradio.com/festival.
Here are more Vegas entertainment event announcements from the past week: the trio of Mike Jones, Penn Jillette and Jeff Hamilton will perform on September 18 to celebrate the release of their new album at Vic’s Las Vegas in Symphony Park; rock group Story of the Year takes over Brooklyn Bowl on November 5; country favorite Gary Allan will play the Chelsea at the Cosmopolitan on December 8; Nick Swardson brings his brand of funny to the Summit Showroom at Venetian on December 8 and 9; comedian Chris Tucker returns to Encore Theater at Wynn on January 19 and 20; and Mexican rock band El Tri brings its anniversary tour to the House of Blues at Mandalay Bay on February 15.
Carrot Top has launched a special contest to inspire fans to help design his new logo, win a trip to Las Vegas and meet him in person. As he gets ready to celebrate his 18th anniversary performing at Luxor, the longest-running headlining comedian on the Strip is asking fans to submit their logo designs through October 6 (in layered Adobe Illustrator file format via email to [email protected]). Carrot Top and his team will narrow the entries to 10 finalists after the deadline, and those designs will be posted on his social media for fan voting. Then a panel of judges will choose a winner from the top three vote-getters. The winner will see their design used on his social media accounts and will also receive two $300 Allegiant travel vouchers, a two-night stay in a Tower Premium King Room at Luxor, two tickets to Carrot Top’s Las Vegas show and a VIP meet & greet with Carrot Top. For more info, visit carrottop.com.
Hofbräuhaus Las Vegas kicks off its 19th annual Oktoberfest celebration this week with keg-tapping appearances from Terry Fator on September 8, and cast members from Chippendales on September 9. The world’s biggest beer party continues through October 31 featuring plenty of other Vegas entertainers and celebs joining the fun. For more info, visit hofbrauhauslasvegas.com.
The Shade Tree’s Once Upon a Gala is set for October 12 at Resorts World and the 24-hour emergency shelter and resource center has lined up Perez Hilton as master of ceremonies and Mikalah Gordon as a featured entertainer. Tickets for the event are available at theshadetree.org.
Spiegelworld celebrated a remarkable 7,000 shows of its first Las Vegas production, "Absinthe", last week at Caesars Palace. In honor of the milestone, the beloved show has launched a new ticket package dubbed Everything But The Tent: For $7,000 and a party of seven, the VIP package includes pre-show bottle service with a caviar combo from the No Pants bar and eatery, a personal cocktail captain throughout the night, a meet and greet and photo after the show with the cast, and special merchandise including a specialty cocktail flask. Find more info at spiegelworld.com/absinthe.
