Brian Friedman
‘Brian Newman After Dark’ at NoMad Library at NoMad Las Vegas
Friday, Dec. 31, 2021 | 2 a.m.
If you’re reading these words while looking to make plans this weekend in Las Vegas, I’m willing to bet you already know where you’ll be tonight for New Year’s Eve. But what comes after that? Kick off 2022 with some of these amazing musical entertainment options on Saturday and Sunday.
KATY PERRY: PLAY You’ve never seen a show like this one in Las Vegas. Katy Perry is at her most colorful and charismatic in her new Resorts World Theatre residency, set against a backdrop of playful props, campy production, amazing video screen content and tremendous performances from a dynamite band and talented cast of singers and dancers. Vegas is going to be buzzing about this one for a while. December 31-January 1, rwlasvegas.com.
TERRY FATOR: A VERY TERRY CHRISTMAS It's your last chance to catch the Strip's favorite singing ventriloquist comedian doing his homage to the holiday music he loves, with all the puppets and Christmas magic you could hope for. December 31-January 1, newyorknewyork.com.
EMPIRE RECORDS A free show on the first day of the year? Believe it. 1990s tribute group Empire Records performs at Brooklyn Bowl at the Linq Promenade and you’re invited, just RSVP at the link. January 1, brooklynbowl.com.
BRIAN NEWMAN AFTER DARK Old Vegas meets new when this late-night jazz sensation takes over the beautiful NoMad Library at Park MGM. Trumpeter and bandleader Brian Newman is expected to be back with his musical cohort Lady Gaga in 2022, but for now you can catch him with his brilliant trio and lots of special guests Saturday night … actually, it’ll be more like Sunday morning. January 1, nomadlasvegas.mgmresorts.com.
DONNY EDWARDS One of the most acclaimed Elvis tribute artists takes the stage at the South Point Showroom for back-to-back nights to open your new year with some of your all-time favorite music. January 1-2, southpointcasino.com.
