Denise Truscello
Lionel Richie is back on the Strip at Wynn this weekend.
Friday, July 1, 2022 | 2 a.m.
Saturday night’s alright for fighting this Fourth of July weekend as UFC 276 takes over at T-Mobile Arena and WWE’s Money in the Bank event lands at MGM Grand Garden Arena the same night. But you’re going to need other entertainment to keep you busy before the fireworks go off, so here’s a diverse itinerary of Vegas fun.
RECKLESS IN VEGAS This veteran Vegas act launched its swingin’ new residency at the Sahara Theater this week and continues with its fresh take on the classic casino lounge performance every Thursday and Friday night. If you can imagine mixing the Rat Pack, Elvis, Frankie Valli and Johnny Cash, that’s the sound of Reckless in Vegas. July 1, saharalasvegas.com.
SAMMY HAGAR Summer is certainly the right time for Red Rocker to bring his big, brash beach party back to the Strat. Special guests the Wabos are scheduled to join Hagar onstage, among other surprises, for a deep dive into his earliest contributions to rock and roll. July 1-2, thestrat.com.
SUBLIME WITH ROME When beach vibes aren’t enough, head to the Strip’s actual beach at Mandalay Bay for the next chapter of its ongoing summer concert series featuring reggae-rock favorites Sublime. Grab a drink, put your feet in the sand and enjoy the tunes. July 2, mandalaybay.mgmresorts.com.
KEVIN HART Chris Rock is back in town for another stand-up super-show at the Colosseum at Caesars Palace on Sunday, but his comedy pal and fellow entertainment industry mogul Kevin Hart is taking over the Chelsea at the Cosmopolitan for four shows in two nights. Classic workaholic behavior for this funnyman and movie star. July 2-3, cosmopolitanlasvegas.com.
LIONEL RICHIE The legendary pop-funk-R&B-country singer-songwriter recently announced he’ll be spending a lot more time in Las Vegas this year with plenty of shows at Encore Theater in August and October, but why wait. Catch him at Wynn’s prestigious concert hall Saturday or Sunday night and enjoy all the hits. July 2-3, wynnlasvegas.com.
