Erik Kabik
Carlos Santana resumes his House of Blues residency this week.
Friday, Jan. 27, 2017 | 2 a.m.
Country icon Willie Nelson canceled his Saturday and Sunday shows at the Venetian due to illness — he’s still scheduled to perform Feb. 1, 3 and 4 — but there are other legendary performers to catch in Las Vegas this weekend, as well as a new show on the Strip, some guaranteed laughs and more.
AN INTIMATE EVENING WITH SANTANA: GREATEST HITS LIVE The House of Blues at Mandalay Bay recently announced additional 2017 performance dates for guitar legend Carlos Santana, marking five years of his concerts at the classic music hall. After his current run through Feb. 4, he won’t be back on stage until May, so catch him while you can. Jan. 27-29, tickets at 702-632-7600 or houseofblues.com.
Tenors of Rock at Harrah's.
TENORS OF ROCK The first-ever resident production in the Showroom at Harrah’s Las Vegas made its debut Jan. 19, featuring five British singers (you might recognize them from The X Factor UK) plus a full band, special effects and dancers, all delivering electrifying reimaginations of theatrical rock classics from “Bohemian Rhapsody” to “Sweet Child O’ Mine.” Tenors of Rock continues Wednesdays through Sundays indefinitely. Jan. 27-29, tickets at 702-777-2782 or caesars.com.
YEAR OF THE ROOSTER AT LUCKY DRAGON If you haven’t yet visited the newest casino-hotel on the Las Vegas Strip — OK, technically it’s just off the Strip on Sahara Avenue — the time is right this weekend. Celebrate Lunar New Year at Lucky Dragon with a traditional Chinese lion dance at 6 p.m. Jan. 28, multiple days of giveaways and gaming promotions and a special prix fixe menu at its Pearl Ocean dim sum restaurant. luckydragonlv.com.
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JAY LENO and TIM ALLEN Two of TV’s most familiar funnymen cruise into the Mirage this weekend: Tonight Show everyman Jay Leno takes the stage Friday night and Home Improvement and Last Man Standing star Tim Allen follows on Saturday. Jan. 27 and 28, tickets at 702-792-7777 or mirage.com.
ONE NIGHT. THREE EXHIBITIONS. FIFTY YEARS. And now for something completely different … UNLV’s Marjorie Barrick Museum is changing its name to the Barrick Museum of Art to celebrate its 50th birthday. It’s also unveiling three exhibitions this weekend curated by Matthew Gardocki, Karen Roop and Lee Cannarozzo, as well as a display of newspaper clippings and historic photographs that explore the evolution of the museum from humble Maryland Parkway building to the prime destination for contemporary art in Las Vegas. Jan. 27, info at 702-895-3381 or unlv.edu.
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